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Compare train and coach for Exeter to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £43, and a coach costs an average of £42.
Distance: 264 km
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6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Bedford from Exeter by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Exeter to Bedford is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Bedford:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Bedford costing on average £43.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 17 coaches per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Bedford as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
- Coaches mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bedford by coach.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Bedford by train.
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