Travel Information to Bedford from Oxford
| 42 miles (68 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $15 - $84 | |
| Bus • $15 (€14) • 2 h 25 min | |
| Train • $84 (€75) • 2 h 21 min | |
| National Express or Great Western Rail |
Travel 42 miles (68 km) by bus or train between Oxford and Bedford. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Oxford to Bedford.
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How to get from Oxford to Bedford by train, bus or flight.
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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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There are 2 ways to get from Oxford to Bedford: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Bedford is a bus with an average price of $15 (€14).
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Bedford:
Taking a bus costs $68 (€62) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $84 (€75).
The quickest way to travel from Oxford to Bedford is by train, which takes on average 2 h 21 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 25 min of travel time.
Bedford is approximately 42 miles (68 km) away from Oxford.
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Bedford is:
- Around 35 buses per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Oxford to Bedford as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Bedford:
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Oxford to Bedford:
- You can go to Bedford from Oxford by bus with National Express, Megabus, Redline or Stagecoach East. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $10 (€9) with Stagecoach East from Oxford to Bedford on Omio.
- You can travel between Oxford and Bedford by train with Great Western Rail or Thameslink. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $84 (€75) with Great Western Rail from Oxford to Bedford.
Yes, there are direct routes from Oxford to Bedford with the following travel companies:
- You can find 33 direct buses per day to take to Bedford with.
Direct services to Bedford tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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