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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Bideford is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Bideford is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via King Street, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Bideford?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Barnstaple via Victoria station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Kent to Bideford?

The distance between Kent and Bideford is 278 miles. The road distance is 244 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £120 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Kent to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Bideford bus from?

Kent to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Bideford train from?

Kent to Bideford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Train or bus from Kent to Bideford?

The best way to get from Kent to Bideford is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Kent to Bideford bus arrive?

Kent to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Kent to Bideford train arrive?

Kent to Bideford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Kent to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Bideford is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Kent to Bideford.

Where can I stay near Bideford?

There are 2462+ hotels available in Bideford.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 54m
£123–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
12h 4m
£50–121
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
8h 57m
£66–151
Drive 242.6 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Bidefordcar 242.6 mi
4h 21m
£60–86
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 51m
£146–318
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 29m
£111–253

Kent to Bideford by train, subway, and bus

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 276.4 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Bideford Quay via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Victoria Park Coach Stop via King Street, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 4m.

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