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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. 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 $31, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Northampton to Bedford
Compare the available ways to get from Northampton to Bedford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Bedford:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Bedford costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$31. The journey takes 1h 8m versus 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Bedford
How to get from Northampton to Bedford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Bedford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:55 PM 2h40 Northampton 4:35 PM Bedford $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:55 PM 2h40 Northampton 4:35 PM Bedford $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:55 PM 2h40 Northampton 4:35 PM Bedford $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:55 PM 2h40 Northampton 3:35 PM Bedford $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Bedford:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Bedford costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Bedford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Bedford St Johns (BSJ).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bedford by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Thameslink to go to Bedford by train.
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