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Compare coach and train for Leicester to Bideford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Bideford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, and a train costs an average of £142.
Distance: 278 km
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£142 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Bideford
Trains from Leicester to Bideford run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £142 but you can travel from only £49 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 278 km distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 278 km |
Average train duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £142 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 06:25 |
Last train 21:23 |
FAQs: Leicester to Bideford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Bideford by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bideford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Bideford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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