Southampton to Bedford Buses

Southampton to Bedford buses

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The average bus between Southampton and Bedford takes 5h 43m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. There is a bus service every few hours from Southampton 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.

5h 43m
Duration: 140 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...

5h 8m

£19–34

Southampton to Bedford bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Southampton and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Bedford at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

8:45 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 6:35 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:55 AM → 10:25 AM
5h 30m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:25 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:05 AM → 10:25 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 20m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Southampton to Bedford buses

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