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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 €7. 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 €7, and a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Bedford by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Bedford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Bedford
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bedford:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bedford costing on average $26 (€20).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- 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.
- 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 National Express to go to Bedford by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Bedford by train.
- 10 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains.
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