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

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4h 45m
    £61–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 105
    6h 10m
    £22–35

  3. Drive  133.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Bidefordcar car 133.4 mi
    2h 27m
    £34–48

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    4h 58m
    £67–121

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Clifton Place to Railway Stationbus bus 66
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quaybus bus 317
    6h 43m
    £55–95

Wales to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Wales and Bideford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bideford Quay via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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