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How to get fromBedford to Paigntonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bedford to Paignton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 12 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 12
    5h 36m
    £112–195

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Great Western Roadbus bus 501
    8h 15m
    £38–69

  3. Drive  215 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Paigntoncar car 215 mi
    4h 3m
    £54–77

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    7h 23m
    £142–290

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain train
    7h 39m
    £104–178

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    8h 47m
    £234–457

Bedford to Paignton by train and bus

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Great Western Road via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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