What is the cheapest way to get from Bideford to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Cardiff is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bideford to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Bideford to Cardiff?

The distance between Bideford and Cardiff is 162 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bideford to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Bideford to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 47m and costs £24 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Bideford to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Bideford to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Cardiff bus from?

Bideford to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Bideford to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Bideford to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 47m and costs £24 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Bideford to Cardiff bus arrive?

Bideford to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bideford to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Cardiff is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Bideford to Cardiff.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bideford to Cardiff?

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Bideford to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 47m
£24–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
5h 55m
£29–50
Drive 132.5 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Cardiffcar 132.5 mi
2h 26m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 51m
£46–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Waitrosebus 317
2. Take the bus from West Street to St Davids Stationbus 66
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 47m

Bideford to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

116Weekly Services

4h 47mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bideford to Cardiff.

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Distance: 161.4 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Cardiff Central via High Wall, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station in around 5h 55m.

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