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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. 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 bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€44 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel 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.
W07929 · W06830+
W02029Cheapest
W07929 · W06830+W02029Fastest
W07929 · W06830+W02029Other options
W07937 · W06845+L02356
C52300 · Y12228+
C75411C51712 · Y12243+C72544Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Bedford to Birmingham
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Birmingham:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bedford to Birmingham costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
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