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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Bideford is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Bideford is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Bideford?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Guildford to Bideford?

The distance between Guildford and Bideford is 215 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Guildford to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Bideford bus from?

Guildford to Bideford bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Bideford train from?

Guildford to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Bideford?

The best way to get from Guildford to Bideford is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Guildford to Bideford bus arrive?

Guildford to Bideford bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Bideford train arrive?

Guildford to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Bideford is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Guildford to Bideford.

How do I get a train ticket from Guildford to Bideford?

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Guildford to Bideford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 25m
£91–181
Drive 178.4 mi
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1. Drive from Guildford to Bidefordcar 178.4 mi
3h 25m
£44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
7h 40m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 31m
£118–254
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Woking to Exeter Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Prison to Railway Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quaybus 317
8h 39m
£67–145
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 55m
£183–438

Guildford to Bideford by train and bus

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 213.5 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Bideford Quay via Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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