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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Bideford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Bideford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bristol to Bideford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Bideford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:35 PM3h50Bristol7:25 PMBideford$401One-way0 transfers
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3:35 PM3h50Bristol7:25 PMBideford$401One-way0 transfers
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3:35 PM3h50Bristol7:25 PMBideford$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bideford:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Bideford costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Bideford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Bideford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery).
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Travel with National Express to go to Bideford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bideford by train.
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