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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$92 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Cambridge to Bedford:
A bus is $88 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Bedford costing on average $92 (€73).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
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How to get from Cambridge to Bedford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Bedford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:05 AM2h50Cambridge10:55 AMBedford$721One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:05 AM2h50Cambridge10:55 AMBedford$721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:51 AM2h04Cambridge10:55 AMBedford$1021One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:23 AM2h06Cambridge8:29 AMBedford$1021One-way0 transfers
- 4:53 PM2h06Cambridge6:59 PMBedford$1021One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Bedford:
A bus is $88 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Bedford costing on average $92 (€73).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Bedford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
- Travel with Stagecoach East to go to Bedford by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Great Northern to go to Bedford by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach East.
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