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Compare coach and train for Plymouth to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 322 km
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£79 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Bedford from Plymouth by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Plymouth to Bedford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Bedford:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Bedford costing on average £54.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 30m.
- Around 8 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Bedford as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bedford by coach.
- Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Bedford by train.
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