What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Exeter is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Luton Station Interchange and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Bedford to Exeter?

The distance between Bedford and Exeter is 228 miles. The road distance is 193.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £100 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Exeter?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Bedford to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Exeter bus from?

Bedford to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Exeter train from?

Bedford to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Exeter?

The best way to get from Bedford to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Bedford to Exeter bus arrive?

Bedford to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Exeter train arrive?

Bedford to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Exeter is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Bedford to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 486+ hotels available in Exeter.

Bedford to Exeter - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bedford to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 56m
£103–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h 50m
£39–96
Drive 192.7 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Exetercar 192.7 mi
3h 37m
£48–70
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
7h 2m
£180–468
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 21m
£109–189
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bedford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
6h 18m
£137–319

Bedford to Exeter by train

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3h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 226.8 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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 56m. 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 7h 50m.

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