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Compare train, coach and flight for Bedford to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £77, while a flight costs an average of £395.
Distance: 322 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
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£395 Average Price | £102 Average Price | £77 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Plymouth:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Plymouth costing on average £102.
A coach is £318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bedford to Plymouth costing on average £395.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 56m.
Coach takes on average 7h 51m.
You'll arrive about 2h 14m sooner (2h 33m by flight vs 4h 47m by car). Tickets start at around £395 compared to roughly £65 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bedford to Plymouth
How to get to Plymouth from Bedford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to Plymouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
23:3611h50Bedford11:26Plymouth£2381One-way2 changes
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- 23:3611h50Bedford11:26Plymouth£2381One-way2 changes
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- 23:3611h50Bedford11:26Plymouth£2381One-way2 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Plymouth:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Plymouth costing on average £102.
A coach is £318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bedford to Plymouth costing on average £395.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 56m.
Coach takes on average 7h 51m.
- Around 14 coaches per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Plymouth as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Coaches mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by coach.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways, easyJet to go to Plymouth by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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