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How to get fromIpswich to Bidefordby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 31m
    £125–224

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    10h 14m
    £46–83

  3. Drive  274.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Bidefordcar car 274.8 mi
    5h 38m
    £68–98

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NWI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    12h 24m
    £154–626

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quaybus bus 317
    9h 51m
    £102–191

  6. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NWI - 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
    10h 5m
    £159–416

Ipswich to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Brunswick Wharf via Stratford, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 14m.

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