There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Bideford by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 33m£127–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 105
9h 45m£44–78Drive 263.4 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Bidefordcar 263.4 mi
4h 35m£66–95Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 19m£116–196Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 11m£120–215
Manchester to Bideford by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bideford is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bideford is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Manchester and Bideford is 299 miles. The road distance is 265 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Manchester to Bideford, including transfers.
Manchester to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Bideford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Bideford is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bideford, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bideford Quay via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 45m.
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Bideford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bideford is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Manchester to Bideford.
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