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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 29m
    £122–244

  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 32m
    £53–136

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    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 502 / ...
    10h 3m
    £57–118

  4. Drive 228 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Bidefordcar car 228 mi
    4h 33m
    £56–81

  5. 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
    8h 7m
    £126–262

Eastbourne to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Bideford Quay via Gatwick Airport, Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cornfield Road to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 32m.

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