There are 6 ways to get from Hayes to Bideford by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London Paddington
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 8m£97–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
8h 40m£33–64Drive 208.6 mi
- Drive from Hayes to Bidefordcar 208.6 mi
4h 15m£52–75Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 33m£114–262Train
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 38m£86–188Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 22m£220–467
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hayes to Bideford is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Hayes to Bideford is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Hayes station to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Bromley South Station and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Hayes to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Hayes (Kent) and arriving at Barnstaple via Charing Cross station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Hayes and Bideford is 242 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hayes to Bideford without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 6h 8m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Hayes to Bideford, including transfers.
Hayes to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Hayes to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from Hayes to Bideford is to train via London Paddington which takes 6h 8m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Hayes, England and Bideford, England?
You can take a train from Hayes (Kent) to Bideford Quay via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Victoria Park Coach Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–310
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £85–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £260–750
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £270–800
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £300–850
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £150–490
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Hayes to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Victoria Park Coach Stop station.
Hayes to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hayes to Bideford is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Hayes to Bideford.
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