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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 14m
    £126–227

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    10h
    £46–78

  3. Drive  260 mi

    1. Drive from Canterbury to Bidefordcar car 260 mi
    4h 38m
    £64–93

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 26m
    £157–339

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 13m
    £126–228

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quaybus bus 317
    10h 48m
    £77–161

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Brunswick Wharf via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h.

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