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How to get fromBournemouth to Bidefordby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Bideford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 43m
    £88–175

  2. Drive 118.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Bidefordcar car 118.9 mi
    2h 39m
    £29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    8h 25m
    £58–138

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 17m
    £49–105

  5. Train, bus via Okehampton

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    4. Take the bus from Market Street to Bideford Quaybus bus 317
    10h 6m

Bournemouth to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bideford Quay via Southampton Central, Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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