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How to get fromBedford to Exeterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Totnes / ...
    3h 58m
    £72–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    6h 49m
    £38–103

  3. Drive 192.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Exetercar car 192.7 mi
    3h 37m
    £47–68

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    6h 38m
    £158–452

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 7m
    £44–199

Bedford to Exeter by train

Calendar174Weekly Trains
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bedford, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to Bampfylde Street via Luton Station Interchange and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 49m.

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