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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 an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Leicester:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Leicester costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
You'll arrive about 40m sooner (43m by train vs 1h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $37 (€31) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bedford to Leicester
How to get from Bedford to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:35 AM2h45Bedford10:20 AMLeicester$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:35 AM2h45Bedford10:20 AMLeicester$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:35 AM2h45Bedford10:20 AMLeicester$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:55 PM3h05Bedford10:00 PMLeicester$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Leicester:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Leicester costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 East Midlands Railway to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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