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How to get fromHolyhead to Bidefordby train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Bideford by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 55m
    £140–234

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 830
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus bus 105
    12h 18m
    £70–120

  3. Drive  297.9 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Bidefordcar car 297.9 mi
    6h 13m
    £75–108

  4. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    11h 19m
    £97–256

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead 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
    10h 51m
    £142–249

Holyhead to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Brunswick Wharf via Stafford, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 55m.

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