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Compare bus and train for Bedford to York
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bedford to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, while a train costs an average of €101.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€50 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price | €47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bedford to York
Compare the available ways to get from Bedford to York, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to York:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to York costing on average €101.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
Tickets start at around €50 compared to roughly €47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€3. The journey takes 4h 33m versus 3h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bedford to York
How to get from Bedford to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:35 AM 5h50 Bedford 12:25 PM York €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:35 AM 5h50 Bedford 12:25 PM York €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:35 AM 5h50 Bedford 12:25 PM York €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to York:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to York costing on average €101.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and York as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in York, Station Rd.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to York by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
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