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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Bideford is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Bideford is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Bideford?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Bideford. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Essex to Bideford?

The distance between Essex and Bideford is 271 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Essex to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Bideford bus from?

Essex to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Essex to Bideford train from?

Essex to Bideford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train or bus from Essex to Bideford?

The best way to get from Essex to Bideford is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Essex to Bideford bus arrive?

Essex to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Essex to Bideford train arrive?

Essex to Bideford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Essex to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Bideford is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Essex to Bideford.

Where can I stay near Bideford?

There are 2441+ hotels available in Bideford.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 17m
£118–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
9h 40m
£50–126
Drive 246.3 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Bidefordcar 246.3 mi
5h 8m
£60–87
Train via London
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 44m
£114–261

Essex to Bideford by train and bus

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.3 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Bideford Quay via Stratford, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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