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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bideford is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 10m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bideford?

The distance between Cardiff and Bideford is 165 miles. The road distance is 134.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bideford without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 41m and costs £26 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Cardiff to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bideford bus from?

Cardiff to Bideford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Bideford?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bideford is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 41m and costs £26 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bideford bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bideford is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Cardiff to Bideford.

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

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Where can I stay near Bideford?

There are 2290+ hotels available in Bideford.

Cardiff to Bideford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
4h 41m
£26–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop502
6h 10m
£25–39
Drive 133.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bideford133.4 mi
2h 26m
£34–48
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h
£53–99

Cardiff to Bideford by train and bus

116Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.9 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bideford Quay via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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