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Compare train and bus for Bedford to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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$33 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Bedford to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Leicester:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bedford to Leicester costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Leicester 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 Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Leicester by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
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