There are 5 ways to get from Margate to Bideford by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 46m£141–270Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
10h 55m£56–149Drive 274.7 mi
- Drive from Margate to Bidefordcar 274.7 mi
4h 54m£68–98Train, fly
- Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 3m£166–356Train, bus
- Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quaybus 317
10h 16m£118–248
Margate to Bideford by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Margate to Bideford is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Margate to Bideford is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £100.
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 55m.
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 46m.
The distance between Margate and Bideford is 319 miles. The road distance is 276.3 miles.
The best way to get from Margate to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £140 - £270.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Margate to Bideford, including transfers.
Margate to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Bideford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
The best way to get from Margate to Bideford is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 55m.
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 46m. 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 55m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–310
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £220–700
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Margate to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Margate to Bideford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Bideford is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Margate to Bideford.
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