The average bus between Bedford and Halstead takes 5h 13m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford to Halstead. 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 every 4 hours between Bedford and Halstead. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Halstead at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Drummer St Bus Station and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Halstead? 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 Bedford to Halstead. However, there are services departing from St Peters Street station and arriving at Coach Station via Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Bedford to Halstead bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Peters Street station.
Bedford to Halstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Bedford and Halstead is 78.5 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a bus from St Peters Street to High Street via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 4h 58m.