There are 4 ways to get from Bedford to Launceston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
7h 10m£114–193Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
12h 46m£48–86Drive 230.8 mi
- Drive from Bedford to Launcestoncar 230.8 mi
4h 33m£57–83Bus, train, line 306 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus X5
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Clifton Place to Railway Stationbus 66
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus 306
9h 11m£97–171
Bedford to Launceston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Launceston is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bedford to Launceston is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Westgate Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Royal Parade and New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Okehampton via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Bedford and Launceston is 272 miles. The road distance is 232.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bedford to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Bedford to Launceston, including transfers.
Bedford to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Launceston train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
The best way to get from Bedford to Launceston is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 12h 46m.
What companies run services between Bedford, England and Launceston, England?
You can take a train from Bedford to Kensey Valley Meadow via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Westgate Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and New Road in around 12h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Bedford to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–35
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Central station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Phone
- 01707 255764
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uno
Bus from Bus Station to Central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Uno
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Clifton Place to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Clifton Place to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
Bus from Railway Station to Westgate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Bedford to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bedford to Launceston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Launceston is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Bedford to Launceston.
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