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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 $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. 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 $41, while a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Sheffield to Bedford
Compare the available ways to get from Sheffield to Bedford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Bedford:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Bedford costing on average $97 (€81).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (2h 5m by train vs 2h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $97 (€81) compared to roughly $42 (€35) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Bedford
How to get from Sheffield to Bedford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Bedford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 AM 4h05 Sheffield 12:25 PM Bedford $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:20 AM 4h05 Sheffield 12:25 PM Bedford $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 PM 3h30 Sheffield 10:30 PM Bedford $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:00 AM 7h05 Sheffield 8:05 AM Bedford $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Bedford:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Bedford costing on average $97 (€81).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
- Around 6 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bedford by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains to go to Bedford by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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