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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Bideford
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $22. 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 $22, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Bideford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
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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.
- 2:35 PM3h50Bristol6:25 PMBideford$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:35 PM3h50Bristol6:25 PMBideford$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:35 PM3h50Bristol6:25 PMBideford$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:35 PM3h50Bristol7:25 PMBideford$411One-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 $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Bideford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
- Around 13 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Bideford, Kingsley Road (The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery).
- Travel with National Express to go to Bideford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bideford by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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