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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bideford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St DavidstrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapletrainExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    10h 16m
    £70–587

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus183
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus502
    16h 12m
    £49–106

  3. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus502
    14h 55m
    £51–106

  4. Drive 464.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bidefordcar464.6 mi
    7h 54m
    £114–164

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)planeEDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    6h 42m
    £98–258

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeEDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    7h 10m
    £50–158

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeGLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    7h 54m
    £58–213

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    8h 49m
    £86–254

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeEDI - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    9h 23m
    £98–268

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeEDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    8h 59m
    £122–300

  11. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeEDI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    9h 10m
    £158–362

Edinburgh to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar87Weekly Services
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bideford, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bideford Quay via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 14h 55m.

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