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

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There are 6 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
    £112–211

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 105
    11h 24m
    £36–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Oxf
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    10h
    £39–69

  4. Drive  228 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Bidefordcar car 228 mi
    4h 33m
    £57–83

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    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
    £128–324

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 51m
    £245–503

Eastbourne to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest 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 Gildredge Road to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h.

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