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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 St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 35m
    £66–148

  2. Drive 118.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bideford to Bournemouthcar car 118.8 mi
    2h 39m
    £29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    8h 22m
    £51–95

  4. Line 21 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to High Wallbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Westover Roadbus bus X3 / ...
    6h 49m
    £31–68

  5. Line 21 bus, train, bus via Bridport

    1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to High Wallbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 16m

Bideford to Bournemouth by bus, foot, and train

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Bournemouth via High Wall, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 22m.

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