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Compare train and bus for Milton Keynes to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Milton Keynes to Bedford:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Bedford costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
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How to get from Milton Keynes to Bedford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Bedford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:35 AM0h54Milton Keynes11:29 AMBedford$161One-way0 transfers
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10:35 AM0h54Milton Keynes11:29 AMBedford$161One-way0 transfers
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10:35 AM0h54Milton Keynes11:29 AMBedford$161One-way0 transfers
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9:35 AM0h54Milton Keynes10:29 AMBedford$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Bedford:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Bedford costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Bedford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
- Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Coachway and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains to go to Bedford by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach East, Uno to go to Bedford by bus.
- 14 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach East.
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