The average bus between Penzance and Bedford takes 12h 47m and the fastest bus takes 11h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penzance 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 3 times a day between Penzance and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Bedford at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport and take an average of 12h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Penzance 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 Penzance to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Bedford station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
Penzance to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Penzance Bus Station.
Penzance to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Luton DART Parkway station.
Book your Penzance to Bedford bus tickets online with National Express and Stagecoach East.
The distance between Penzance and Bedford is 418.8 km. The road distance is 586 km.
You can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bedford via London Heathrow Airport, Luton DART Parkway, and Luton Airport Parkway in around 10h 33m.