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How to get fromBideford to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bideford to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    7h 30m
    £140–233

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    8h 55m
    £39–82

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    8h 7m
    £111–180

  4. Drive 262.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Manchestercar car 262.7 mi
    4h 35m
    £65–93

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    5h 33m
    £100–189

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    7h 57m
    £151–231

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Lordswood Roadbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    9h 31m
    £47–105

Bideford to Manchester by bus, foot, and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Manchester Piccadilly via Bus Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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