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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Oxford to Bedford:
A bus is $65 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Bedford costing on average $81 (€67).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€67) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-60.84 (€-50.37). The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 33m 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.
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How to get from Oxford to Bedford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Bedford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:50 AM2h35Oxford2:25 PMBedford$161One-way0 transfers
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- 11:50 AM2h35Oxford2:25 PMBedford$161One-way0 transfers
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- 11:50 AM2h35Oxford2:25 PMBedford$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Bedford:
A bus is $65 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Bedford costing on average $81 (€67).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
- Around 18 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 train and bus 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 National Express to go to Bedford by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway to go to Bedford by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with National Express.
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