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

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe 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
    7h 24m
    £129–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Ukn21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 105
    9h 13m
    £45–106

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 105
    8h 56m
    £60–146

  4. Drive 241.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Bidefordcar car 241.6 mi
    4h 44m
    £59–85

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester 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 23m
    £116–235

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 54m
    £128–231

Chester to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bideford Quay via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Newhall Street, and Lordswood Road in around 9h 13m.

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