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How to get fromPoole to Bidefordby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    7h 22m
    £75–102

  2. Drive 114.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Bidefordcar114.7 mi
    2h 30m
    £29–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationbusUk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus502
    9h 10m
    £39–84

  4. Train, bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationbusX53
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationbusX53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    6. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bideford Quaybus21 / ...
    7h 46m

  5. Bus, line 376 bus

    1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown HotelbusX8
    2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Car ParkbusCr4
    3. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus StationbusCr4
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus376
    5. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus19
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus502
    9h 28m

Poole to Bideford by train and bus

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Poole to Bideford Quay via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 10m.

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