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Compare coach and train for Bristol to Bideford
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. 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 £13, and a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 122 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£28 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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FAQs: Bristol 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 Bristol to Bideford.

You can get from Bristol to Bideford 2 different ways: coach or train.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Bideford is by taking a train with average ticket prices of £19 compared to other travel options 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 £25.
The fastest way from Bristol to Bideford is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 16 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bideford that take longer:
Coach takes 3 h 35 min on average.
Bideford is approximately 76 miles away from Bristol.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Bideford is:
- 1 coach per day.
- 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Bideford from Bristol as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Bristol to Bideford:
- Most travellers take a coach from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) to Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery).
The following travel companies offer services from Bristol to Bideford:
- National Express can take you to Bideford by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for National Express from Bristol to Bideford for £25.
- Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Bideford by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Great Western Rail Bristol to Bideford tickets on Omio for £19.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Bideford with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct coach per day with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bideford as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Bristol and Bideford.
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