How to travel from Leicester to Bedford

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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Bedford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 44 miles (72 km)

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€28

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€27

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1h 15m

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2h 15m

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1h 45m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Leicester to Bedford

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

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

National Express
07:15PM2h15
Leicester
09:30PMBedford
$341One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
07:15PM2h15
Leicester
09:30PMBedford
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
07:15PM2h15
Leicester
09:30PMBedford
$341One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
08:30PM2h30
Leicester
11:00PMBedford
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester 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 Leicester to Bedford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Bedford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Bedford is a train with an average price of $22 (€18).

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

A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leicester to Bedford costing on average $32 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Bedford is by train with an average journey time of 43m.

Other travel options to Bedford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 15m.

The distance from Leicester to Bedford is approximately 44 miles (72 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Bedford is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester 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 Leicester to Bedford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Bedford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bedford by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Bedford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leicester to Bedford:
  • 1 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester 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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