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How to get fromBideford to Cardiffby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 21m
    £68–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
    5h 43m
    £27–67

  3. Drive 132.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Cardiffcar car 132.5 mi
    2h 26m
    £33–48

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 52m
    £71–141

  5. Bus, line 66 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Railway Stationbus bus 317
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Davids Stationbus bus 66
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 42m

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  • Distance: 163.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Cardiff Central via Bus Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station in around 5h 43m.

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