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There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Gloucester by bus, train or car

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Bus, train

  1. Take the bus from Kingsley Road to Bus Station
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester

Cheapest

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Barnstaple Bus Station to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd

Train

  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
  3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Gloucester

Drive

  1. Drive from Bideford to Gloucester

Bideford to Gloucester by bus and train

The journey time between Bideford and Gloucester is around 5h 24m and covers a distance of around 151 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 36 min. Operated by National Express, Stagecoach West, First Great Western Service and others, the Bideford to Gloucester service departs from Kingsley Road and arrives in Gloucester. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

7 Weekly Services
5h 24m Average Duration
£41 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Gloucester is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 6h 3m.

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The quickest way to get from Bideford to Gloucester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 21m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Bideford Quay and arriving at Gloucester, Great Western Road via Barnstaple Bus Station and Arle Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

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The distance between Bideford and Gloucester is 104 miles. The road distance is 133.9 miles.

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The best way to get from Bideford to Gloucester without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 24m and costs £40 - £90.

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It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Bideford to Gloucester, including transfers.

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Bideford to Gloucester bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Barnstaple Bus Station.

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The best way to get from Bideford to Gloucester is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £70 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £28 and takes 6h 3m.

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Bideford to Gloucester bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Gloucester is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Bideford to Gloucester.

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Map of how to get from Bideford to Gloucester.
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  • Distance: 103.6 miles
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Bideford to Gloucester via Barnstaple, Bus Station, Barnstaple, Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Barnstaple Bus Station to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd twice daily. Tickets cost £16 - £23 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

Train operators
First Great Western Service
Phone
+44 3457 000 125
Email
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website
gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£18 - £45
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
£18 - £26
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£30 - £45
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£18 - £45
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
£18 - £26
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£30 - £45
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
£35 - £85
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
£35 - £55
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£55 - £85
Train from Bristol Parkway to Gloucester
Ave. Duration
38 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£15 - £40
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
£15 - £22
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£26 - £40
CrossCountry
Phone
0344 736 9123
Email
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website
crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
Ave. Duration
38 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£29 - £55
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
£29 - £45
1st Class
£35 - £55
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£45 - £110
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
£45 - £65
1st Class
£75 - £110
Train from Bristol Parkway to Gloucester
Ave. Duration
29 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£27 - £45
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
£27 - £40
1st Class
£30 - £45
Bus operators
National Express
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Kingsley Road to Bus Station
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£21 - £30
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Megabus UK
Email
enquiries@megabus.com
Website
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Barnstaple Bus Station to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£16 - £23
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables

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