There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Tenby by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
8h 37m£98–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
9h 35m£34–64Drive 219.4 mi
- Drive from Bideford to Tenbycar 219.4 mi
3h 58m£55–79Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain
9h 37m£99–177
Bideford to Tenby by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Tenby is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bideford to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £80.
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 Bristol Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
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, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Bideford and Tenby is 270 miles. The road distance is 220.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bideford to Tenby without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 8h 37m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Bideford to Tenby, including transfers.
Bideford to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.
Bideford to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Bideford to Tenby is to train via Swansea which takes 8h 37m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Bideford, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Tenby via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Upper Park Road via Bristol Bus Station, Swansea City Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 9h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bideford to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Bideford to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Tenby is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Bideford to Tenby.
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