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Compare train and bus for Bedford to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$62 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bedford to Coventry
Compare the available ways to get from Bedford to Coventry, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Coventry:
A bus is $23 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Coventry costing on average $62 (€53).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€53) compared to roughly $20 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$42 (-€35). The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Coventry:
A bus is $23 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Coventry costing on average $62 (€53).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Coventry as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford St Johns (BSJ) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Thameslink to go to Coventry by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Coventry by bus.
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