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 bus and line 78 bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 8h 31m.

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 Bideford Quay via Viaduct, Lloyds Bank, Westgate Street and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

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.

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

The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Bideford is 180 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 and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 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 and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 78 bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 8h 31m.

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

St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lloyds Bank 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, and bus

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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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Train
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
£76–152
Bus, line 78 bus
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1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Lloyds Bankbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lloyds Bank to Westgate Streetbus 78 / ...
8h 31m
£21–41
Drive 95.8 mi
1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bidefordcar 95.8 mi
1h 56m
£24–34

St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford by train and bus

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Distance: 179.4 mi
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bideford Quay via St Erth, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Hotel to Bideford Quay via Viaduct, Lloyds Bank, Westgate Street, and Library in around 8h 31m.

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