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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    6h 53m
    £82–170
  2. Drive  203.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Croydon to Bidefordcar car 203.4 mi
    4h 4m
    £51–73
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 38m
  4. Fly, 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
    £112–259
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    8h 21m

Croydon to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Croydon, England and Bideford, England?

You can take a train from East Croydon to Bideford Quay via Clapham Junction, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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