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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 train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. 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 train costs an average of $33, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$33 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 PM2h40Northampton4:35 PMBedford$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1:55 PM2h40Northampton4:35 PMBedford$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:40 PM1h55Northampton8:35 PMBedford$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Bedford:
A bus is $1 (€0.84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Bedford costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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, Stagecoach East to go to Bedford by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Bedford by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach East.
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