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Compare train, coach and flight 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 £51. 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 £51, and a train costs an average of £81.
Distance: 322 km
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FAQs: Plymouth to Bedford
Travel to Bedford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Plymouth to Bedford.

There are 3 travel options from Plymouth to Bedford: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Bedford from Plymouth is by taking a coach, which costs on average £51.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Plymouth to Bedford:
A coach is £80 less than a flight with an average ticket price of £131 from Plymouth to Bedford.
Taking a coach costs £26 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £77.
The fastest way from Plymouth to Bedford is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bedford that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 9 h of travel time.
Getting to Bedford by train takes 4 h 30 min on average.
Bedford is approximately 200 miles away from Plymouth.
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Bedford is:
- 8 coaches a day.
- 3 flights a day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Plymouth and Bedford as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Plymouth to Bedford:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Plymouth to Bedford:
- You can travel by coach from Plymouth to Bedford with National Express, and you can find National Express Plymouth to Bedford tickets for £51 on Omio.
- You can travel to Bedford from Plymouth by train with Great Western Rail. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £77 with Great Western Rail from Plymouth to Bedford.
Yes, there are direct services available from Plymouth to Bedford with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct coach with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bedford as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Bedford from Plymouth.
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