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How to get fromChester to Bidefordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Bideford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 22m
    £110–199

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Ukn21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 105
    9h 25m
    £39–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 830
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 105
    9h 20m
    £42–75

  4. Drive  241.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Bidefordcar car 241.6 mi
    4h 44m
    £61–87

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 59m
    £108–250

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 54m
    £113–203

Chester to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Brunswick Wharf via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 20m.

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