What is the cheapest way to get from Dorset to Bideford?

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Bideford is to bus via Okehampton which costs £13 - £20 and takes 9h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorset to Bideford?

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Bideford is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via South Station, Bus Station, Trinity Square, Castle Way and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Bideford?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Barnstaple via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Dorset to Bideford?

The distance between Dorset and Bideford is 117 miles. The road distance is 97.4 miles.

How do I travel from Dorset to Bideford without a car?

The best way to get from Dorset to Bideford without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 33m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Dorset to Bideford?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Dorset to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Bideford bus from?

Dorset to Bideford bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Bideford train from?

Dorset to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Weymouth station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Bideford?

The best way to get from Dorset to Bideford is to train which takes 7h and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £29 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Dorset to Bideford bus arrive?

Dorset to Bideford bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dorset to Bideford train arrive?

Dorset to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Bideford is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Dorset to Bideford.

Where can I stay near Bideford?

There are 2424+ hotels available in Bideford.

Dorset to Bideford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus X51
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 33m
£33–62
Bus via Okehampton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quaybus 317
9h 23m
£14–19
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h
£56–108
Drive 96.9 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Bidefordcar 96.9 mi
2h 12m
£25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus X51
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
4. Take the bus from Castle Way to High Streetbus 22 / ...
5. Take the bus from High Street to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502 / ...
7h 34m
£17–28

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Distance: 115.9 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Bideford Quay via Kings Statue, Weymouth, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Victoria Park Coach Stop via South Station, Bus Station, Trinity Square, Waterstones, Castle Way, and High Street in around 7h 34m.

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