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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 €23. 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 €23, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€29 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
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How to get from Bedford to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Bedford to Leicester
Travel to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bedford to Leicester.
There are 2 travel options from Bedford to Leicester: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Leicester from Bedford is a train with an average price of $13 (€12).
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Leicester:
Taking a train costs $10 (€9) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $24 (€21).
The quickest way to travel from Bedford to Leicester is by train, which takes on average 38 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Leicester by bus takes 1 h 45 min on average.
Leicester is approximately 44 miles (71 km) away from Bedford.
The average frequency per day from Bedford to Leicester is:
- 8 buses a day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Bedford and Leicester 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 from Bedford to Leicester:
- Trains most often depart from Bedford at Bedford and arrive in Leicester at Leicester.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bedford to Leicester:
- You can take a bus from Bedford to Leicester with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $24 (€21) with National Express from Bedford to Leicester.
- You can take a train from Bedford to Leicester with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Cheap tickets can be found for $13 (€12) with East Midlands Trains from Bedford to Leicester.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bedford to Leicester with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct train per day with east_midlands_trains.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leicester 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 Leicester.
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