What is the cheapest way to get from Winchester to Bideford?

The cheapest way to get from Winchester to Bideford is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Winchester to Bideford?

The fastest way to get from Winchester to Bideford is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Winchester and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Winchester to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Westgate and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via St Catherines P&R and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Winchester and Bideford?

No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Winchester and arriving at Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Winchester to Bideford?

The distance between Winchester and Bideford is 223 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.

How do I travel from Winchester to Bideford without a car?

The best way to get from Winchester to Bideford without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 13m and costs £95 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Winchester to Bideford?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Winchester to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Bideford bus from?

Winchester to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Catherines P&R station.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Bideford train from?

Winchester to Bideford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Winchester station.

Train or bus from Winchester to Bideford?

The best way to get from Winchester to Bideford is to train via Reading which takes 5h 13m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Winchester to Bideford bus arrive?

Winchester to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Winchester to Bideford train arrive?

Winchester to Bideford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Winchester to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Winchester to Bideford is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Winchester to Bideford.

How do I get a train ticket from Winchester to Bideford?

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Where can I stay near Bideford?

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 13m
£98–185
Drive 144.2 mi
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1. Drive from Winchester to Bidefordcar 144.2 mi
2h 51m
£36–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Andover to Exeter Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Prison to Railway Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quaybus 317
8h 9m
£49–111
Train
1. Take the train from Chandlers Ford to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 8m
£69–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Catherines P&R to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
8h 50m
£47–123

Winchester to Bideford by train and bus

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221.9 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Winchester, England and Bideford, England?

You can take a train from Winchester to Bideford Quay via Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate to Victoria Park Coach Stop via St Catherines P&R and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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