Bideford to Plymouth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

44.4 miles 71.5 km · straight line
55.7 miles actual route 89.7 km · driving distance
1h 27min estimated drive time
£8 - £10 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
176° S bearing direction

How far is Bideford from Plymouth?

The distance from Bideford to Plymouth is 44.4 miles (71.5 km) as the crow flies. Plymouth is located S of Bideford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 55.7 miles, taking about 1h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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. 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 Plymouth. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Plymouth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 27min £8 - £10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 44min $4–$8* Budget

At 55.7 miles, driving is often the most practical option.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Bideford & Plymouth

Quick Facts

Bideford
51.02°N, 4.21°W
Europe/London
42m elevation
Plymouth
50.38°N, 4.14°W
Europe/London
50m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 560.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM