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How to get fromPaddington to Bidefordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Paddington to Bideford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    4h 36m
    £91–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    7h 38m
    £34–63

  3. Drive  199.9 mi

    1. Drive from Paddington to Bidefordcar car 199.9 mi
    3h 54m
    £50–71

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 44m
    £211–426

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 36m
    £119–282

Paddington to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Brunswick Wharf via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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