The average train between Bedford and Exeter takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bedford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Exeter station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Bedford to Exeter train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Exeter train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Bedford to Exeter train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Exeter is 263.9 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Exeter St Davids via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 31m.