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How to get fromBlackpool to Bidefordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Bideford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 53m
    £145–246

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 105
    11h 14m
    £62–163

  3. Drive 301 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Bidefordcar car 301 mi
    5h 12m
    £74–106

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 45m
    £119–243

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 54m
    £168–263

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    11h 21m
    £153–288

Blackpool to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Bideford, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Bideford Quay via Preston, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 53m. 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 14m.

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