How to get to Bideford from Birmingham

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Compare coach and train for Birmingham to Bideford

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bideford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, while a train costs an average of £115.

Distance: 227 km

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£33

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£115

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£50

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 38m

Average total duration

6h 8m

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4h 8m

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3h 38m

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3h 26m

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The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Bideford is a coach with an average price of £33.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bideford:

A coach is £81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bideford costing on average £115.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Bideford is by train with an average journey time of 4h 8m.

Other travel options to Bideford take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Bideford including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £17. The journey takes 6h 8m versus 3h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Birmingham to Bideford

How to get to Bideford from Birmingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Bideford is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    13:006h55
    Birmingham
    19:55Bideford
    £391One-way
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  • National Express
    13:006h55
    Birmingham
    19:55Bideford
    £391One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    13:006h55
    Birmingham
    19:55Bideford
    £391One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Birmingham to Bideford

Travel to Bideford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Bideford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Bideford including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Bideford is a coach with an average price of £33.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bideford:

A coach is £81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bideford costing on average £115.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Bideford is by train with an average journey time of 4h 8m.

Other travel options to Bideford take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 38m.

The Birmingham to Bideford distance is approximately 227 km.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Bideford is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Bideford as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Bideford:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery).
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Bideford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry to go to Bideford by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bideford by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Bideford:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Bideford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Barnstaple, Taunton, Longford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bideford and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Birmingham to Bideford, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
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.

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