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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 an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leicester to Bedford
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Bedford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Bedford:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Bedford costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (44m by train vs 1h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Bedford
How to get from Leicester to Bedford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Bedford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX440 · UCX5
8:15 PM 2h15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 10:30 PM Bedford, Bus Station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX440 · UCX5
8:15 PM 2h15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 10:30 PM Bedford, Bus Station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- NX440 · UCX5
8:15 PM 2h15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 10:30 PM Bedford, Bus Station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- NX240 · UCX5
10:05 AM 2h20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 12:25 PM Bedford, Bus Station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX230 · UCX5
4:40 PM 2h25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 7:05 PM Bedford, Bus Station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX450 · UCX5
9:30 PM 2h30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 12:00 AM Bedford, Bus Station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Bedford:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Bedford costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Bedford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bedford by bus.
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