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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chatham to Farringdontrain 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 59m
    £111–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    10h 19m
    £38–74

  3. Drive  238.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chatham to Bidefordcar car 238.7 mi
    4h 19m
    £60–86

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Chatham to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 10m
    £135–262

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Chatham to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 34m
    £96–193

Chatham to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Bideford Quay via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southill Road Laundry to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Chequers Bus Station, King Street, and London Victoria in around 10h 19m.

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