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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$40 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Birmingham to Bedford by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Bedford 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 Birmingham to Bedford:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Bedford costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Bedford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Bedford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bedford by bus.
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