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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene 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
    5h 48m
    £89–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    8h 35m
    £32–57

  3. Drive  190.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dorking to Bidefordcar car 190.3 mi
    3h 47m
    £47–68

  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 33m
    £110–305

  5. Train via Basingstoke

    1. Take the train from Surbiton to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 39m
    £78–157

Dorking to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Brunswick Wharf via Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop once daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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