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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 $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$51 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Bedford:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Bedford costing on average $51 (€40).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
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How to get from Derby to Bedford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Bedford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:10 PM3h55Derby7:05 PMBedford$361One-way0 transfers
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- 3:10 PM3h55Derby7:05 PMBedford$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:10 PM3h55Derby7:05 PMBedford$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Bedford:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Bedford costing on average $51 (€40).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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.
- 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.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Bedford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bedford by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
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