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How to get fromHolyhead to Bidefordby train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Bideford by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 11m
    £138–238

  2. Drive  297.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Bidefordcar car 297.9 mi
    6h 13m
    £74–106

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 105
    15h 45m

  4. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    11h 26m
    £97–254

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 58m
    £141–241

Holyhead to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Bideford, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Brunswick Wharf via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holyhead Port to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea City Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 15h 45m.

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