How to travel from Sheffield to Bedford

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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Bedford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 €38, while a train costs an average of €53.

Distance: 95 miles (154 km)

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€53

Average price

€38

Average price

Cheapest

2h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 41m

Average total duration

4h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Sheffield to Bedford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 AM2h25
    Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
    3:45 AMBressingham Gate
    141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 AM2h25
    Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
    3:45 AMBressingham Gate
    141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayW70756 · W70669 · C04209
    5:30 AM2h09
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    7:39 AMBedford station (BDM)
    1141One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayW70753 · C21689 · C04208
    4:37 AM2h32
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    7:09 AMBedford station (BDM)
    1141One-way
    2 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21676 · C21684 · C04212
    5:56 AM2h13
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    8:09 AMBedford station (BDM)
    1521One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:15 AM3h30
    Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
    6:45 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM3h35
    Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
    10:05 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 AM3h45
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    6:45 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station
    151One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Bedford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Bedford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Bedford is a bus with an average price of €38.

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

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Bedford costing on average €53.

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Bedford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Bedford take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 41m.

The distance from Sheffield to Bedford is approximately 95 miles (154 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Bedford is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Bedford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Bedford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bedford by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Bedford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sheffield to Bedford:
  • 0 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bedford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, spending 1-2 days in Bedford allows you to explore its key attractions, such as the Higgins Bedford Museum, Bedford Park, and the historic Embankment area.

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