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Compare coach and train for Bristol to Bideford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Bideford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, and a coach costs an average of £26.
Distance: 122 km
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Bideford from Bristol by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Bideford is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bideford:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bristol to Bideford costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Bideford take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Bideford as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry to go to Bideford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bideford by coach.
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