What is the cheapest way to get from Lyme Regis to Bideford?

The cheapest way to get from Lyme Regis to Bideford is to bus via Okehampton which costs £11 - £15 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyme Regis to Bideford?

The fastest way to get from Lyme Regis to Bideford is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Lyme Regis and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyme Regis to Bideford. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Trinity Square, Castle Way and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lyme Regis and Bideford?

No, there is no direct train from Lyme Regis to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Lyme Regis to Bideford?

The distance between Lyme Regis and Bideford is 81 miles. The road distance is 70.1 miles.

How do I travel from Lyme Regis to Bideford without a car?

The best way to get from Lyme Regis to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Lyme Regis to Bideford?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Lyme Regis to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyme Regis to Bideford bus from?

Lyme Regis to Bideford bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.

Where do I catch the Lyme Regis to Bideford train from?

Lyme Regis to Bideford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.

Train or bus from Lyme Regis to Bideford?

The best way to get from Lyme Regis to Bideford is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Lyme Regis to Bideford bus arrive?

Lyme Regis to Bideford bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.

Where does the Lyme Regis to Bideford train arrive?

Lyme Regis to Bideford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Lyme Regis to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyme Regis to Bideford is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Lyme Regis to Bideford.

Where can I stay near Bideford?

There are 2424+ hotels available in Bideford.

Lyme Regis to Bideford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lyme Regis to Bideford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 17m
£31–57
Bus via Okehampton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
3. Take the bus from Market Street to Bideford Quaybus 317
7h 1m
£12–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the bus from Castle Way to Bus Stationbus X22
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502 / ...
6h 26m
£13–22
Drive 69.7 mi
1. Drive from Lyme Regis to Bidefordcar 69.7 mi
1h 34m
£18–26

Lyme Regis to Bideford by bus and train

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Distance: 81 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Lyme Regis, England and Bideford, England?

You can take a bus from Langmoor Gardens to Brunswick Wharf via Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Trinity Square, Waterstones, Castle Way, and Bus Station in around 6h 26m.

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