How to travel from Derby to Bedford

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Compare train and bus for Derby to Bedford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 €29, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 68 miles (111 km)

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€46

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€31

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1h 45m

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1h 15m

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30m

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3h 54m

Average total duration

3h 24m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Derby to Bedford

How to get from Derby to Bedford by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Derby to Bedford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
02:10PM4h20
Derby
06:30PMBedford
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
02:10PM4h20
Derby
06:30PMBedford
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
02:10PM4h20
Derby
06:30PMBedford
$391One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Bedford

Travel to Bedford 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 Derby to Bedford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Derby and Bedford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Bedford is a train with an average price of $28 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Bedford:

A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Bedford costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Bedford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Bedford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

The distance from Derby to Bedford is approximately 68 miles (111 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Bedford is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Bedford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Bedford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Bedford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Bedford by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bedford by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Derby to Bedford:
  • 0 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from Derby to Bedford often also extend their vacation to go to London, London St Pancras International (STP), Milton Keynes, Luton, Cambridge. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bedford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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