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Bideford Museum
The town museum in Bideford's old market area, covering local history, trade, shipbuilding, pottery and everyday life.
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Tiverton to Bideford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tiverton to Bideford will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 buses that leave Tiverton for Bideford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.


The table below shows live departures for Tiverton to Bideford coaches for today, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX502 | 15:30 Tiverton, Phoenix Lane (Bus Station) | 1h25 | 16:55 Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX502 | 18:05 Tiverton, Phoenix Lane (Bus Station) | 1h20 | 19:25 Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX105 | 18:30 Tiverton, Phoenix Lane (Bus Station) | 1h20 | 19:50 Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Tiverton to Bideford run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:55, the last at 18:35. The fastest coach covers the 52 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 52 km |
Average bus duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 7:55 |
Last bus 18:35 |
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Most Tiverton to Bideford buses use the Tiverton, Phoenix Lane (Bus Station) to Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery) station pair. Use this guide to compare Tiverton and Bideford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Tiverton, Phoenix Lane (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tiverton, Phoenix Lane (Bus Station). ATMs are available at Tiverton, Phoenix Lane (Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Tiverton, Phoenix Lane (Bus Station).
Available at Tiverton, Phoenix Lane (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tiverton, Phoenix Lane (Bus Station): Ramps available for wheelchair access.
Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes nearby offering snacks and drinks.
Wi-Fi is available at Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery). ATMs are available at Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery).
Ticket office support is available at Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery).
Available at Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery): Wheelchair accessible entrances available.
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