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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Bideford is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 18h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Bideford is to fly and train which takes 7h 47m and costs £100 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

How far is it from Inverness to Bideford?

The distance between Inverness and Bideford is 747 miles. The road distance is 620.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs £310 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 14h 43m to get from Inverness to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Bideford bus from?

Inverness to Bideford bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Bideford?

The best way to get from Inverness to Bideford is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs £310 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 18h 10m.

Where does the Inverness to Bideford bus arrive?

Inverness to Bideford bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Bideford is 621 miles. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Inverness to Bideford.

How do I get a bus ticket from Inverness to Bideford?

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Where can I stay near Bideford?

There are 2400+ hotels available in Bideford.

Inverness to Bideford - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
14h 43m
£317–545
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
18h 10m
£74–138
Drive 617.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Bidefordcar 617.3 mi
10h 28m
£151–218
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Exeter (EXT)plane INV - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
11h 2m
£166–383
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
18h 10m
£164–316
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 47m
£102–272
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 3m
£158–463
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
11h 12m
£145–380
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - 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
9h 24m
£148–338
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
11h 10m
£125–326
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 30m
£185–414

Inverness to Bideford by train and bus

53Weekly Services

14h 43mAverage Duration

£317Cheapest Price

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Distance: 742.7 mi
Duration: 14h 43m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Bideford Quay via Edinburgh Waverley, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 14h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Bus Station in around 18h 10m.

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