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How to get fromExeter to Bedfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    3h 40m
    £105–204

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 230 / ...
    6h 38m
    £44–103

  3. Drive 192.5 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Bedfordcar car 192.5 mi
    3h 38m
    £47–67

  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Bedfordtrain train
    6h 24m
    £127–253

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus bus C1 / ...
    5h 20m
    £115–183

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train
    6h 30m
    £190–444

Exeter to Bedford by train

Calendar181Weekly Trains
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Bedford, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Bedford via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 6h 38m.

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