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

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There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Bideford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 24m
    £127–235

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    10h 40m
    £42–75

  3. Drive  266 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Bidefordcar car 266 mi
    4h 43m
    £67–96

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 30m
    £158–328

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 7m
    £126–229

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quaybus bus 317
    10h 22m
    £103–212

Folkestone to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Bideford Quay via London St Pancras Intl, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Victoria Park Coach Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 40m.

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