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How to get fromPoole to Bidefordby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain train
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 58m
    £64–127

  2. Train, bus via Okehampton

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 66
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quaybus bus 317
    9h 55m
    £25–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    9h 10m
    £42–74

  4. Drive  114.7 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Bidefordcar car 114.7 mi
    2h 32m
    £29–42

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 5m
    £44–85

Poole to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Bideford Quay via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 10m.

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