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4.6Travel optionsfrom Bedford to Birmingham
How to get from Bedford to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W88039 · Y808269:27 AM2h47Bedford St Johns (BSJ)12:14 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$151One-way1 transfer
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- W88039 · Y808269:27 AM2h47Bedford St Johns (BSJ)12:14 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$151One-way1 transfer
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W70858 · C418669:30 AM2h08Bedford station (BDM)11:38 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$591One-way2 transfers
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- W88048 · Y8084310:50 AM2h54Bedford St Johns (BSJ)1:44 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$151One-way1 transfer
- W88034 · Y808098:11 AM2h33Bedford St Johns (BSJ)10:44 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$381One-way1 transfer
- G66946+W70861 · C418699:56 AM2h17Bedford station (BDM)12:13 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$591One-way2 transfers
UCX5 · NX54111:15 AM2h25Bedford, Bus Station1:40 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$411One-way1 transfer- UCX5 · NX5414:45 PM2h30Bedford, Bus Station7:15 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$411One-way1 transfer
- UCX5 · NX5413:45 PM2h45Bedford, Bus Station6:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$411One-way1 transfer
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Compare bus and train for Bedford to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company | Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Birmingham:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bedford to Birmingham costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Birmingham:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bedford to Birmingham costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
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