Bideford to Falmouth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

70.6 miles 113.6 km · straight line
88.2 miles estimated 142 km · driving distance
1h 47min estimated drive time
£13 - £16 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
213° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bideford from Falmouth?

The distance from Bideford to Falmouth is 70.6 miles (113.6 km) as the crow flies. Falmouth is located SSW of Bideford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 88.2 miles, taking about 1h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bideford and Falmouth. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bideford to Falmouth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 47min £13 - £16 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 8min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 42min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bideford & Falmouth

Quick Facts

Bideford
51.02°N, 4.21°W
Europe/London
42m elevation
Falmouth
50.15°N, 5.07°W
Europe/London
34m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 352.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients