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There are 5 ways to get from Paignton to Bedford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    4h 45m
    £119–196

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 230 / ...
    8h 49m
    £43–69

  3. Drive  214.8 mi

    1. Drive from Paignton to Bedfordcar car 214.8 mi
    4h 3m
    £54–78

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train
    8h 32m
    £241–515

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    6h 12m
    £103–180

Paignton to Bedford by train

Calendar150Weekly Trains
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 8h 49m.

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