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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 $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 57m. 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 $16, 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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$17 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m 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 $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Bedford costing on average $45 (€36).
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:55 PM0h35Milton Keynes9:30 PMBedford$171One-way0 transfers
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8:55 PM0h35Milton Keynes9:30 PMBedford$171One-way0 transfers
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8:55 PM0h35Milton Keynes9:30 PMBedford$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Bedford:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Bedford costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Bedford St Johns (BSJ).
- Travel with Megabus, Stagecoach East, Uno to go to Bedford by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains to go to Bedford by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Megabus, Stagecoach East, Uno.
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