There are 4 ways to get from Kettering to Bideford by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 31m£85–211Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
10h 21m£54–123Drive 220.3 mi
- Drive from Kettering to Bidefordcar 220.3 mi
4h£55–79Train
- Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 18m£54–199
Kettering to Bideford by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Bideford is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Kettering to Bideford is to drive which takes 4h and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Northampton Town Centre and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Kettering and Bideford is 300 miles. The road distance is 221.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kettering to Bideford without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 31m and costs £85 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Kettering to Bideford, including transfers.
Kettering to Bideford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.
The best way to get from Kettering to Bideford is to train via London which takes 6h 31m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 21m.
Kettering to Bideford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Bideford is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Kettering to Bideford.
What companies run services between Kettering, England and Bideford, England?
You can take a train from Kettering to Bideford Quay via London St Pancras International, St Pancras International Station, Paddington Station, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton Town Centre, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 21m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–90
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Kettering to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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