What is the cheapest way to get from Bideford to Tenby?

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Tenby is to bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 9h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bideford to Tenby?

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Tenby?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Upper Park Road via Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Tenby?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Tenby via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Bideford to Tenby?

The distance between Bideford and Tenby is 271 miles. The road distance is 220.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bideford to Tenby without a car?

The best way to get from Bideford to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs £110 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Bideford to Tenby?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Bideford to Tenby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Tenby bus from?

Bideford to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Tenby train from?

Bideford to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Bideford to Tenby?

The best way to get from Bideford to Tenby is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Bideford to Tenby bus arrive?

Bideford to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bideford to Tenby train arrive?

Bideford to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Bideford to Tenby?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Tenby is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Bideford to Tenby.

How do I get a train ticket from Bideford to Tenby?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bideford to Tenby?

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Where can I stay near Tenby?

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There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Tenby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Tenbytrain
8h 30m
£115–228
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
9h 9m
£39–112
Drive 219.2 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Tenbycar 219.2 mi
3h 58m
£54–78
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain
9h 52m
£112–236

Bideford to Tenby by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 269.9 mi
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Tenby, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Tenby via Bus Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Parkway in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Upper Park Road via Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 9h 9m.

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