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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Bideford is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Bideford is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Bideford?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Barnstaple via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Margate to Bideford?

The distance between Margate and Bideford is 319 miles. The road distance is 276.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Bideford without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 52m and costs £140 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Margate to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Bideford bus from?

Margate to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Bideford train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Bideford?

The best way to get from Margate to Bideford is to train via London which takes 6h 52m and costs £140 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 52m.

Where does the Margate to Bideford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Bideford train arrive?

Margate to Bideford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Bideford is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Margate to Bideford.

How do I get a train ticket from Margate to Bideford?

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 52m
£143–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
11h 52m
£56–138
Drive 274.7 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Bidefordcar 274.7 mi
4h 54m
£67–97
Train
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 38m
£137–299

Margate to Bideford by train, subway, and bus

116Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.8 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Bideford Quay via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 52m.

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