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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 21m
    £113–213

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    10h 27m
    £45–79

  3. Drive  228 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Bidefordcar car 228 mi
    4h 33m
    £57–82

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 37m
    £123–276

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quaybus bus 317
    11h 33m
    £79–153

Eastbourne to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Brunswick Wharf via Gatwick Airport, Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial Roundabout to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 27m.

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