There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Bideford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 51m£67–233Drive 211.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Bideford211.2 mi
4h 23m£53–77Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
10h 14mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn OdeonT1c
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop502
10h 27m
Aberystwyth to Bideford by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bideford is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Bideford is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Sarn Odeon and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Bideford is 341 miles. The road distance is 212.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs £65 - £240.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Aberystwyth to Bideford, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Bideford bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Bideford is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs £65 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 27m.
Aberystwyth to Bideford bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Bideford is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Aberystwyth to Bideford.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Bideford, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Bideford Quay via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Sarn Odeon and Bus Station in around 10h 27m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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