There are 6 ways to get from Watford to Bideford by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 51m£102–196Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 105
8h 18m£30–49Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
7h 12m£32–58Drive 204.1 mi
- Drive from Watford to Bidefordcar 204.1 mi
3h 48m£51–74Fly, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 43m£202–430Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 7m£117–219
Watford to Bideford by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Bideford is to bus via Bristol which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Bideford is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Watford High Street and arriving at Barnstaple via Queen's Park station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Watford and Bideford is 240 miles. The road distance is 205.3 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Watford to Bideford, including transfers.
Watford to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Watford to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from Watford to Bideford is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Bideford, England?
You can take a train from Watford High Street to Bideford Quay via Queens Park (London), Queen's Park station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190–390
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £250–800
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £280–850
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140–490
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Watford to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Victoria Park Coach Stop station.
Watford to Bideford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Bideford is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Watford to Bideford.
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