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Compare train and bus for London to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. 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 train costs an average of €24, while a bus costs an average of €27.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price | €31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m 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 London to Bedford
Compare the available ways to get from London to Bedford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bedford:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bedford costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
The journey is about 50m faster (56m by train vs 1h 46m by car) and roughly €7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€24 vs €31). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Bedford
How to get from London to Bedford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Bedford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C418546:47 AM 0h40 London St Pancras International (STP) 7:27 AM Bedford station (BDM) €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C41854
6:47 AM 0h40 London St Pancras International (STP) 7:27 AM Bedford station (BDM) €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W70850
7:05 AM 0h33 London St Pancras International (STP) 7:38 AM Bedford station (BDM) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C41905
3:15 PM 0h40 London St Pancras International (STP) 3:55 PM Bedford station (BDM) €12 1 One-way 0 transfers - C41908
3:45 PM 0h41 London St Pancras International (STP) 4:26 PM Bedford station (BDM) €12 1 One-way 0 transfers - W32957
3:36 PM 1h03 London St Pancras International (STP) 4:39 PM Bedford station (BDM) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX541 · UCX5
8:30 PM 2h40 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:10 PM Bedford, Bus Station €25 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX540 · UCX5
10:00 AM 2h55 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:55 PM Bedford, Bus Station €25 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX541 · UCX5
10:30 AM 2h55 London, Victoria Coach Station 1:25 PM Bedford, Bus Station €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bedford:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bedford costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bedford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
- Travel with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains to go to Bedford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bedford by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway.
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