The average train between Newton Abbot and Bedford takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Newton Abbot to Bedford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Newton Abbot and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Newton Abbot is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Bedford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newton Abbot to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Newton Abbot station and arriving at Bedford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Newton Abbot to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Newton Abbot to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Newton Abbot to Bedford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Newton Abbot and Bedford is 282.2 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Newton Abbot to Bedford via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 1m.