There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Bideford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 17m£77–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
8h 20m£40–72Drive 162.6 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Bidefordcar 162.6 mi
3h 18m£41–59Train via Salisbury
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 43m£69–139
Portsmouth to Bideford by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Bideford is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Bideford is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Bideford. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Barnstaple via Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Bideford is 200 miles. The road distance is 163.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Portsmouth to Bideford, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Bideford is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Bideford, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brunswick Wharf via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Bideford is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Portsmouth to Bideford.
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