There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Bideford by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h£117–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 105
8h 20m£34–54Drive 263.1 mi
- Drive from Greater Manchester to Bidefordcar 263.1 mi
4h 26m£66–95Fly, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 4m£105–236Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
8h 5m£120–196Train #2
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 31m£120–221
Greater Manchester to Bideford by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bideford is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bideford is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £65 - £95.
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.
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 8h.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Bideford is 300 miles. The road distance is 264.7 miles.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Bideford without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Greater Manchester to Bideford, including transfers.
Greater Manchester to Bideford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.
Greater Manchester to Bideford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Bideford is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 20m.
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 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Greater Manchester to Bideford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Greater Manchester to Bideford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Bideford is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Greater Manchester to Bideford.
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