There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Bideford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4h 58m£83–167Drive 173.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxford to Bidefordcar 173.3 mi
3h 14m£43–61Bus
- Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
7h 56m£45–108Train
- Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h£91–182
Oxford to Bideford by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Bideford is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Bideford is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Oxford and Bideford is 202 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to Bideford without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 58m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Oxford to Bideford, including transfers.
Oxford to Bideford bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.
Oxford to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Oxford to Bideford is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 58m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and Bideford, England?
You can take a train from Oxford to Bideford Quay via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Oxford to Bideford bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Oxford to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Bideford is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Oxford to Bideford.
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