The average bus between Bristol and Bedford takes 6h 12m and the fastest bus takes 5h 17m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bristol 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 every 2 hours between Bristol and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Bedford station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Bristol to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Paul's Square station.
Book your Bristol to Bedford bus tickets online with National Express and Stagecoach East.
The distance between Bristol and Bedford is 164.8 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to St Paul's Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange in around 5h 18m.