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

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There are 7 ways to get from Brighton to Bideford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 7m
    £115–232

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    8h 33m
    £48–125

  3. Drive 205.4 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Bidefordcar car 205.4 mi
    4h 9m
    £50–73

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 24m
    £119–260

  5. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 44m
    £96–212

  6. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502 / ...
    9h 46m
    £49–105

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane SOU - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 5m
    £139–502

Brighton to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Bideford Quay via Gatwick Airport, Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 33m.

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