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Trip Overview

The average bus between Gainsborough and Bedford takes 7h 25m and the fastest bus takes 5h 18m. There is at least one bus per day from Gainsborough 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.

7h 25m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Gainsborough to Bedford bus times

Buses run once daily between Gainsborough and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 5:17 PM which arrives into Bedford at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Rail Station Car Park and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East MidlandsNational ExpressStagecoach East20h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough 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.

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  • Distance: 145.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Bedford, England?

National Express operates a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Milton Keynes Coachway once daily. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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