What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford?

The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives (Cornwall) and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Harbour Hotel and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Viaduct, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives (Cornwall) and Bideford?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Barnstaple via St Erth and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford?

The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Bideford is 177 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.

How do I travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford without a car?

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford bus from?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.

Where do I catch the St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford train from?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.

Train or bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford?

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford bus arrive?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford train arrive?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford.

Where can I stay near Bideford?

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St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 7m
£70–130
Drive 95.8 mi
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1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bidefordcar 95.8 mi
1h 56m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Bampfylde Streetbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502 / ...
9h 5m
£31–53

St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford by train and bus

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Distance: 175.9 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between St Ives (Cornwall), England and Bideford, England?

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Brunswick Wharf via St Erth, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Hotel to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Viaduct, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 5m.

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