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How to get fromBideford to Bournemouthby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bideford to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
    6h 57m
    £48–84

  2. Drive 118.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bideford to Bournemouthcar118.8 mi
    2h 38m
    £29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus035 / ...
    9h 15m
    £36–107

  4. Train via Honiton

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Honitontrain
    2. Take the train from Honiton to Salisburytrain
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
    7h
    £80–168

  5. Line 21 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Bus Stationbus21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus StationbusX53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings StatuebusX53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
    8h 24m

Bideford to Bournemouth by bus and train

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Bournemouth via Bus Station, Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter Central, Salisbury, and Southampton Central in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 15m.

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