There are 3 ways to get from Penryn to Bideford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 33m£67–120Bus, line 78 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bridge to Lloyds Bankbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Lloyds Bank to Westgate Streetbus 78 / ...
7h 19m£16–25Drive 84.1 mi
- Drive from Penryn to Bidefordcar 84.1 mi
1h 46m£21–31
Penryn to Bideford by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penryn to Bideford is to bus and line 78 bus which costs £15 - £25 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Penryn to Bideford is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £20 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Penryn to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Bridge and arriving at Torridge Hill via Lloyds Bank, Westgate Street and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Penryn to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Penryn and arriving at Barnstaple via Truro and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Penryn and Bideford is 165 miles. The road distance is 84.6 miles.
The best way to get from Penryn to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Penryn to Bideford, including transfers.
Penryn to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bridge station.
Penryn to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
The best way to get from Penryn to Bideford is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 78 bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Penryn, Cornwall, England and Bideford, England?
You can take a train from Penryn to Bideford Quay via Truro, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge to Torridge Hill via Lloyds Bank, Westgate Street, and Library in around 7h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bridge to Lloyds Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Penryn to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lloyds Bank station.
Penryn to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penryn to Bideford is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Penryn to Bideford.
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