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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 19m
    £54–245

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    9h 35m
    £36–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 423 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 502
    9h 27m
    £39–83

  4. Drive 241.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Bidefordcar car 241.6 mi
    4h 44m
    £60–86

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 32m
    £94–296

  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
    £97–192

Chester to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chester, England and Bideford, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Bideford Quay via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 27m.

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