Leicester to Bideford train

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Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
West Midlands Trains
Deutsche Bahn
LNER
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Great Western Rail
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West Midlands Trains
Deutsche Bahn
LNER
1,000+ travel companies
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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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Compare prices and tickets Leicester to Bideford by coach or train

Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leicester to Bideford

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £49
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £49

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Leicester to Bideford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £142, while the average price tends to be around £142.
The train journey from Leicester to Bideford covers a distance of 278 km and takes approximately 5h 35m. Trains run 13 per day.
The train distance from Leicester to Bideford is 278 km.
The first train from Leicester to Bideford leaves at 6:25.
The last train from Leicester to Bideford departs at 21:23.
Trains from Leicester to Bideford run approximately 13 times per day.
To get from Leicester to Bideford, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Leicester to Bideford.
The train station in Leicester that goes to Bideford is Leicester station (LEI), and it arrives at Barnstaple station (BNP).
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Bideford is by coach, costing approximately £49.
Booking trains from Leicester to Bideford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Leicester to Bideford offers pleasant views, especially as it passes through the rolling countryside and picturesque landscapes of the Midlands and South West England, with glimpses of the Bristol Channel approaching Bideford.
For an enjoyable visit to Bideford, a stay of two to three days is typically sufficient to explore its charming quayside, visit local attractions like the Burton Art Gallery and Museum, and take a trip to the nearby beaches or the picturesque village of Clovelly.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Leicester to Bideford.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Bideford

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Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
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  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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 Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Leicester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front

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