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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 an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Bedford costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.78. The journey takes 36m versus 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Milton Keynes to Bedford
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.
- 6:45 PM0h35Milton Keynes7:20 PMBedford$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:45 PM0h35Milton Keynes7:20 PMBedford$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:45 PM0h35Milton Keynes7:20 PMBedford$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:50 AM0h35Milton Keynes9:25 AMBedford$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Bedford:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Bedford costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 National Express, 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.
- 22 direct buses per day with Megabus, Stagecoach East.
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