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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bideford is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bideford is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Preston to Bideford?

The distance between Preston and Bideford is 320 miles. The road distance is 287.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bideford without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 31m and costs £50 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Preston to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bideford bus from?

Preston to Bideford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Bideford?

The best way to get from Preston to Bideford is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 31m and costs £50 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Preston to Bideford bus arrive?

Preston to Bideford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Preston to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bideford is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Preston to Bideford.

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

Book your Preston to Bideford bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bideford?

There are 2209+ hotels available in Bideford.

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston 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 31m
£53–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
10h 50m
£36–68
Drive 285.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Bidefordcar 285.8 mi
4h 46m
£69–100
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 14m
£87–281
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 45m
£97–221

Preston to Bideford by train and bus

103Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.2 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Bideford Quay via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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