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Compare bus and train for Oxford to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price |
2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Oxford to Bedford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Bedford:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Bedford costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Bedford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
- Travel with Thameslink to go to Bedford by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach East, Redline to go to Bedford by bus.
- 21 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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