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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bideford is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bideford is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bideford?

The distance between Manchester and Bideford is 298 miles. The road distance is 265 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Bideford without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 14m and costs £60 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Manchester to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bideford bus from?

Manchester to Bideford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Bideford?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bideford is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 14m and costs £60 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Manchester to Bideford bus arrive?

Manchester to Bideford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bideford is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Manchester to Bideford.

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

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Where can I stay near Bideford?

There are 2082+ hotels available in Bideford.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester 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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 14m
£62–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
8h 45m
£33–57
Drive 263.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Bidefordcar 263.4 mi
4h 32m
£65–93
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 34m
£85–274
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 15m
£104–194

Manchester to Bideford by train and bus

118Weekly Services

7h 14mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 296.8 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bideford, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bideford Quay via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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