The average bus between Bakewell and Bedford takes 7h 36m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bakewell to Bedford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bakewell and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bakewell is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Cavendish Street and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bakewell to Bedford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakewell to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Bakewell station and arriving at Bedford station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Bakewell to Bedford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Coach Station.
Bakewell to Bedford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Bakewell and Bedford is 145.2 km. The road distance is 218 km.
National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 3h.