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

The cheapest way to get from Lampeter to Bideford is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lampeter to Bideford is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Lampeter and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Lampeter to Bideford. However, there are services departing from The Black Lion and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lampeter and Bideford?

No, there is no direct train from Lampeter to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Lampeter to Bideford?

The distance between Lampeter and Bideford is 267 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lampeter to Bideford without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 8h 18m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Lampeter to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lampeter to Bideford bus from?

Lampeter to Bideford bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from The Black Lion station.

Where do I catch the Lampeter to Bideford train from?

Lampeter to Bideford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Lampeter to Bideford?

The best way to get from Lampeter to Bideford is to train via Bristol which takes 8h 18m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Lampeter to Bideford bus arrive?

Lampeter to Bideford bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Lampeter to Bideford train arrive?

Lampeter to Bideford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Lampeter to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Lampeter to Bideford is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Lampeter to Bideford.

Where can I stay near Bideford?

There are 2427+ hotels available in Bideford.

Lampeter to Bideford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lampeter to Bideford by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
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
8h 18m
£90–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 105
10h 45m
£32–59
Drive 198.8 mi
1. Drive from Lampeter to Bidefordcar 198.8 mi
3h 50m
£50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 14m
£92–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bideford Quaybus 317
10h 59m
£80–161

Lampeter to Bideford by bus and train

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Distance: 265.4 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a bus from The Black Lion to Bideford Quay via Carmarthen station, Carmarthen, Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Black Lion to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Bus Station in around 10h 45m.

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