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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3h 41m
    £80–115

  2. Drive  83.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bedford to Cotswoldscar car 83.9 mi
    1h 56m
    £21–30

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    5h 26m
    £46–92

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    5h 48m
    £79–129

  5. Train via Transport Hub

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    5h 48m
    £64–96

Bedford to Cotswolds by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Cotswolds via Kettering, Leicester, Birmingham New Street, and Cheltenham Spa in around 3h 41m.

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