Travel Information between Bedford and Cambridge
| 25 miles (40 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $48 - $56 | |
| Bus • $48 (€43) • 2 h 32 min | |
| Train • $56 (€51) • 1 h 48 min | |
| National Express or Great Northern |
Take a train or bus to travel 25 miles (40 km) from Bedford to Cambridge. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Great Northern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bedford to Cambridge.
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How to get from Bedford to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bedford to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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There are 2 ways to get from Bedford to Cambridge: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Cambridge from Bedford is by taking a bus, which costs on average $48 (€43).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bedford to Cambridge:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€8) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $56 (€51).
The fastest way to get to Cambridge from Bedford is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 48 min.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes 2 h 32 min on average.
Cambridge is approximately 25 miles (40 km) away from Bedford.
The average frequency per day from Bedford to Cambridge is:
- Around 7 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Cambridge as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bedford to Cambridge:
The following travel companies offer services from Bedford to Cambridge:
- Travel with National Express or Stagecoach East to go to Cambridge by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Stagecoach East Bedford to Cambridge tickets on Omio for $3 (€3).
- Travel with Great Northern, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains for trains to Cambridge. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Thameslink Bedford to Cambridge tickets on Omio for $56 (€51).
Yes, there are direct services available from Bedford to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by bus with Stagecoach East.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cambridge as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Bedford and Cambridge.
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