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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, and a bus costs an average of $38.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Bedford:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Bedford costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
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How to get from Liverpool to Bedford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Bedford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:05 PM5h30Liverpool8:35 PMBedford$431One-way0 transfers
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3:05 PM5h30Liverpool8:35 PMBedford$431One-way0 transfers
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3:05 PM5h30Liverpool8:35 PMBedford$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Bedford:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Bedford costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Bedford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bedford by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway to go to Bedford by train.
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