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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Bideford is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Bideford is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Guildford to Bideford?

The distance between Guildford and Bideford is 215 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Bideford without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 25m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Guildford to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Bideford bus from?

Guildford to Bideford bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Bideford?

The best way to get from Guildford to Bideford is to train via Reading which takes 5h 25m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Guildford to Bideford bus arrive?

Guildford to Bideford bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Bideford is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Guildford to Bideford.

Where can I stay near Bideford?

There are 2115+ hotels available in Bideford.

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 25m
£54–186
Drive 178.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Guildford to Bidefordcar 178.4 mi
3h 25m
£43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
7h 40m
Train
1. Take the train from Woking to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 51m
£45–113

Guildford to Bideford by train and bus

116Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Guildford to Bideford.

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Distance: 213.5 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Bideford Quay via Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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