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 - £150 and takes 10h 50m.

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 Marine Terrace and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

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 47m.

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 which takes 6h 47m and costs £130 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 Marine Terrace 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 which takes 6h 47m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 50m.

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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Where can I stay near Bideford?

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Train
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 47m
£135–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
10h 50m
£55–146
Drive 274.7 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Bidefordcar 274.7 mi
4h 54m
£68–98
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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
9h 3m
£165–354
Train, bus
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 bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quaybus 317
10h 20m
£123–246

Margate to Bideford by train, subway, and bus

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6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 316.8 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Victoria Park Coach Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 50m.

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