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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Bedford is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Bedford is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton station to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at St Paul's Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Bedford via Newton Abbot, London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Paignton to Bedford?

The distance between Paignton and Bedford is 256 miles. The road distance is 215.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Paignton to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Bedford bus from?

Paignton to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Bedford train from?

Paignton to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Paignton to Bedford?

The best way to get from Paignton to Bedford is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Paignton to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paignton to Bedford train arrive?

Paignton to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Paignton to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Bedford is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Paignton to Bedford.

How do I get a train ticket from Paignton to Bedford?

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Paignton to Bedford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
4h 47m
£117–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
8h 59m
£43–109
Drive 214.3 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Bedfordcar 214.3 mi
3h 59m
£53–76
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Bedfordtrain
7h 46m
£140–292
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
6h 36m
£129–216
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
7h 52m
£213–478

Paignton to Bedford by train

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Distance: 254.8 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Bedford via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paignton to St Paul's Square via Newton Abbot, Rail Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Luton Station Interchange in around 8h 59m.

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