How to travel from Northampton to Bedford

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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 prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 19 miles (31 km)

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€26

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Cheapest

€33

Average price

1h 44m

Average total duration

1h 14m

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30m

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1h 29m

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59m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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from Northampton to Bedford

How to get from Northampton to Bedford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Northampton to Bedford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
12:55PM2h40
Northampton
03:35PMBedford
$321One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
12:55PM2h40
Northampton
03:35PMBedford
$321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
12:55PM2h40
Northampton
03:35PMBedford
$321One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Northampton 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 Northampton to Bedford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Northampton and Bedford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Northampton to Bedford is a bus with an average price of $32 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Bedford:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Bedford costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Northampton to Bedford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Bedford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Northampton to Bedford is approximately 19 miles (31 km).
The average frequency per day from Northampton to Bedford is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Northampton to Bedford:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Northampton to Bedford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Bedford by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Stagecoach East to go to Bedford by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Northampton to Bedford:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach East.
Omio customers who travel from Northampton to Bedford often also extend their vacation to go to London, London St Pancras International (STP), Milton Keynes, Luton, Cambridge. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bedford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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