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The average train between Bedford and Dawlish takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Dawlish. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 49m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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4h 45m
£104–181

Bedford to Dawlish train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 32m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 10m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 19m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 20m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 59m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 36m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 25m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 18m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Dawlish? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bedford to Dawlish.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 238.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Dawlish via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 45m.

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