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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Bidefordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bideford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 24m
    £118–234

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    10h 34m
    £49–126

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502 / ...
    9h 33m
    £66–139

  4. Drive 243.2 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Bidefordcar car 243.2 mi
    5h 3m
    £60–86

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 33m
    £131–264

  6. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 41m
    £107–248

Southend-on-Sea to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Bideford, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Bideford Quay via Stratford, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 34m.

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