There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Bideford 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
best- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 1m£134–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 105
11h 36m£52–92Drive 301 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Bidefordcar 301 mi
5h 12m£75–108Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 35m£129–217Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
12h 16m£140–248
Blackpool to Bideford by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Bideford is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Bideford is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Bideford. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Barnstaple via Manchester Piccadilly and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Blackpool and Bideford is 347 miles. The road distance is 302.7 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Blackpool to Bideford, including transfers.
Blackpool to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Bideford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Bideford is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 11h 36m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Bideford, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Bideford Quay via Manchester Piccadilly, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Blackpool to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Bideford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Bideford is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Blackpool to Bideford.
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