How to travel from London to Bedford

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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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $26.

Distance: 45 miles (73 km)

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$27

Average price

Cheapest

$29

Average price

$39

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 7m

Average total duration

1h 37m

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30m

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1h 46m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Bedford is a train with an average price of $27 (€22).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bedford costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from London to Bedford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Bedford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Bedford including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Bedford among Omio's users.

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from London to Bedford

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • East Midlands RailwayC52616
    6:47 AM0h40
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    7:27 AMBedford station (BDM)
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ThameslinkW59412
    6:36 AM1h04
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    7:40 AMBedford station (BDM)
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayC51720
    6:05 AM0h33
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    6:38 AMBedford station (BDM)
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayC51884
    6:17 AM0h44
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    7:01 AMBedford station (BDM)
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC51625
    6:35 AM0h35
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    7:10 AMBedford station (BDM)
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW59411
    6:11 AM1h09
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    7:20 AMBedford station (BDM)
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Bedford.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Bedford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Bedford is a train with an average price of $27 (€22).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bedford costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from London to Bedford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Bedford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 37m.

The distance from London to Bedford is approximately 45 miles (73 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Bedford is:
  • Around 19 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Bedford:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Bedford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, National Express, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Bedford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Bedford:
  • 10 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from London to Bedford often also extend their vacation to go to London St Pancras International (STP), Milton Keynes, Luton, Cambridge, Oxford. 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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