What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bideford?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bideford is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bideford?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bideford is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Bideford?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Bideford?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Bideford is 300 miles. The road distance is 264.7 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Bideford without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Bideford without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 52m and costs £130 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Bideford?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Greater Manchester to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Bideford bus from?

Greater Manchester to Bideford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Bideford train from?

Greater Manchester to Bideford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Bideford?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Bideford is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 52m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Bideford bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Bideford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Bideford train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Bideford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Bideford is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Greater Manchester to Bideford.

How do I get a bus ticket from Greater Manchester to Bideford?

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Greater Manchester to Bideford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 52m
£139–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502 / ...
8h 20m
£40–82
Drive 263.1 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Bidefordcar 263.1 mi
4h 26m
£65–93
Line 87 bus, fly, train, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bideford Quaybus
5h 43m
£101–212
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
8h 6m
£151–231
Train #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 33m
£136–261

Greater Manchester to Bideford by bus and train

110Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 298.7 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Bideford, England?

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Bideford Quay via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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