4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Bideford
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Bideford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bideford will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 3 buses that leave London for Bideford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 289 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London to Bideford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Bideford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 289 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£35 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price | £95 Average Price |
7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to Bideford bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Bideford coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 London | 6h25 | 15:55 Bideford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:30 London | 6h55 | 18:25 Bideford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:30 London | 6h55 | 19:25 Bideford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Bideford
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Buses from London to Bideford run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:36, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 289 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 289 km |
Average bus duration 6h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 06:36 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from London to BidefordYou can travel by bus between London to Bideford with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Bideford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Bideford by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bideford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from London, you have various coach station options to start your route from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Golders Green Station and Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station. When arriving in Bideford, you can end your trip in coach stations like Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery), Bideford, The Quay and Bideford, Meddon Street.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery), located 0.2 miles (378 m) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Bideford
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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