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How to get fromBedford to Birminghamby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Birmingham by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    1h 58m
    £24–58

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus X5
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2h 23m
    £15–33

  3. Drive 75.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Birminghamcar car 75.7 mi
    1h 30m
    £19–27

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 24m
    £47–68

  5. Bus, train via St Paul's Square

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 40m
    £25–59

Bedford to Birmingham by bus and train

Calendar361Weekly Services
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Birmingham New Street via Kettering and Leicester in around 2h 24m.

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