What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Salcombe?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Salcombe is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Salcombe?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Salcombe is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at Shadycombe Road via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Totnes via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Bedford to Salcombe?

The distance between Bedford and Salcombe is 276 miles. The road distance is 236.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Salcombe without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Salcombe without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £110 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Salcombe?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Bedford to Salcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Salcombe bus from?

Bedford to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Salcombe train from?

Bedford to Salcombe train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Salcombe?

The best way to get from Bedford to Salcombe is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Bedford to Salcombe bus arrive?

Bedford to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Salcombe train arrive?

Bedford to Salcombe train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Salcombe is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Bedford to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1586+ hotels available in Salcombe.

Bedford to Salcombe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bedford to Salcombe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 14m
£118–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 501
10h 50m
£44–110
Drive 235.1 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Salcombecar 235.1 mi
4h 23m
£58–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Totnestrain
8h 17m
£125–209

Bedford to Salcombe by train and bus

116Weekly Services

6h 14mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.9 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Beadon Cross via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Totnes, and Station Road in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to Shadycombe Road via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 10h 50m.

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