The average train between Exeter and Bedford takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Bedford. 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 Exeter and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Bedford at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington 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 Exeter to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Bedford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Exeter to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Exeter to Bedford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Bedford is 263.9 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Bedford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 15m.