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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Bideford is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Bideford is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Brighton to Bideford?

The distance between Brighton and Bideford is 265 miles. The road distance is 206.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £85 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Brighton to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Bideford bus from?

Brighton to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Bideford?

The best way to get from Brighton to Bideford is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Brighton to Bideford bus arrive?

Brighton to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Bideford is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Brighton to Bideford.

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

Book your Brighton to Bideford bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bideford?

There are 2114+ hotels available in Bideford.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 19m
£90–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop502
8h 23m
£40–66
Drive 205.3 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Bideford205.3 mi
4h 7m
£50–73
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 1m
£50–81
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus StationUk940
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop502
9h 39m
£43–74

Brighton to Bideford by train and bus

118Weekly Services

7h 19mAverage Duration

£90Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brighton to Bideford.

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Distance: 263.4 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Bideford Quay via Gatwick Airport, Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 23m.

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