Bus and Coach from Exeter to Bedford: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Exeter to Bedford from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

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£36

Friday

£39

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£41

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 40m	05:45	Exeter	Coach Station	15:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 05:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	9h 30m	05:55	Exeter	Honiton Road	15:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 05:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	8h 5m	16:55	Exeter	Coach Station	01:00	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 16:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	7h 55m	17:05	Exeter	Honiton Road	01:00	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 17:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	9h 5m	07:30	Exeter	Coach Station	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 07:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 40m	05:45	Exeter	Coach Station	15:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 05:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	8h 5m	16:55	Exeter	Coach Station	01:00	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 16:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	9h 30m	05:55	Exeter	Honiton Road	15:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 05:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	7h 55m	17:05	Exeter	Honiton Road	01:00	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 17:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	9h 5m	11:55	Exeter	Coach Station	21:00	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 11:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 20m	06:05	Exeter	Coach Station	15:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 06:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	8h 40m	07:45	Exeter	Coach Station	16:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 07:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	9h 15m	09:10	Exeter	Coach Station	18:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 09:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	9h 10m	06:15	Exeter	Honiton Road	15:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 06:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	8h 30m	07:55	Exeter	Honiton Road	16:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 07:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Exeter to Bedford is £35 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Exeter and Bedford

See here how frequent the connections between Exeter and Bedford are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Exeter to Bedford. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Exeter and Bedford.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 16 coaches from Exeter to Bedford, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Exeter and Bedford, with 9 offers.

Facts about coaches from Exeter to Bedford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 13 times every day by bus from Exeter to Bedford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Exeter to Bedford starting from £35!

Cheapest Bus	£35
Fastest Bus	7h 55m
Earliest Coach	02:05
Latest Coach	12:10
Daily Bus Connections	13 Ø
Distance	5,070.3 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Exeter to Bedford

Every day, 13 buses from 1 coach companies leave Exeter for Bedford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 17/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£36

Friday 19/12

£39

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£41

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Exeter to Bedford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Exeter to Bedford, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £36, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Exeter to Bedford. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £41.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Exeter to Bedford, with £36. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £38.

How to save money travelling from Exeter to Bedford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Exeter to Bedford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Exeter to Bedford, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Exeter to Bedford are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Exeter and Bedford

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Exeter and Bedford.

Coach Station

Bampfylde Street

Honiton Road

Honiton Rd

Sidwell Street

Sidwell St

Sowton Park and Ride

Racecourse

A38

Central Coach Station

Allhallows

Central Station

St Johns Train station

River Street

St Nicholas Church

Service and Comfort on the bus from Exeter to Bedford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Exeter to Bedford? Or which bus companies serve the route Exeter to Bedford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Exeter to Bedford bus

How much does a Exeter - Bedford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Exeter - Bedford bus trip is available from £35 and takes 9h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Exeter to Bedford?

The connection Exeter to Bedford is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £35 to £58. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Exeter - Bedford route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Exeter to Bedford is offered by roughly 13 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bedford from Exeter take?

The quickest coach from Exeter to Bedford is provided by National Express and takes 7h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £37. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Exeter to Bedford?

The earliest bus to Bedford departs from Exeter at 02:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Exeter to Bedford?

The latest bus to Bedford departs from Exeter at 12:10. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Exeter - Bedford route?

Passengers looking to travel from Exeter to Bedford can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Bedford?

You can check all the direct connections between Exeter and Bedford by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bedford from Exeter?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Exeter Bedford bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Exeter Bedford bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Exeter to Bedford on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Exeter to Bedford?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Exeter to Bedford

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Exeter and to Bedford

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Exeter and to Bedford. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!