There are 5 ways to get from Lampeter to Bideford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 23m£88–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 105
11h 9m£34–63Train, bus
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Stapleton Roadtrain Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 105
9h 39m£57–95Drive 198.8 mi
- Drive from Lampeter to Bidefordcar 198.8 mi
3h 50m£49–71Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 23m£91–181
Lampeter to Bideford by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lampeter to Bideford is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Lampeter to Bideford is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lampeter to Bideford. However, there are services departing from The Black Lion and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Rose and Crown, Swansea City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Lampeter to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Lampeter and Bideford is 264 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.
The best way to get from Lampeter to Bideford without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 8h 23m and costs £85 - £190.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Lampeter to Bideford, including transfers.
Lampeter to Bideford bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from The Black Lion station.
Lampeter to Bideford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Lampeter to Bideford is to train via Bristol which takes 8h 23m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 9m.
What companies run services between Lampeter, Wales and Bideford, England?
You can take a bus from The Black Lion to Brunswick Wharf via Carmarthen station, Carmarthen, Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Black Lion to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea City Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 9m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Stapleton Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lampeter to Bideford bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.
Lampeter to Bideford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lampeter to Bideford is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Lampeter to Bideford.
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