Travel Information between London and Bedford
| 45 miles (73 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $10 - $22 | |
| Train • $10 (€9) • 33 min | |
| Train • $10 (€9) • 33 min | |
| National Express or East Midlands Trains |
Take a train or bus to travel 45 miles (73 km) from London to Bedford. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or East Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Bedford.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

You can get to Bedford from London 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bedford from London is by taking a train, which costs on average $10 (€9).
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Bedford:
Taking a train costs $12 (€10) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $22 (€20).
The fastest way from London to Bedford is by train with an average journey time of 33 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bedford that take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 15 min.
The distance from London to Bedford is approximately 45 miles (73 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Bedford is:
- Around 17 buses per day.
- 10 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Bedford from London as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Bedford:
- Most travelers board their train from London St Pancras International and arrive in Bedford.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Bedford:
- You can take a bus from London to Bedford with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $22 (€20) with National Express from London to Bedford.
- You can take a train from London to Bedford with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Cheap tickets can be found for $10 (€9) with East Midlands Trains from London to Bedford.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Bedford with the following travel companies:
- You can find 9 direct trains per day to Bedford with Thameslink or east_midlands_trains.
Direct services to Bedford tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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