There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Cottingham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bedford to Sheffieldtrain Bedford - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Cottinghamtrain Sheffield - Scarborough / ...
4h 7m£72–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Hull Interchangebus 451
5h 52m£27–48Drive 136.3 mi
- Drive from Bedford to Cottinghamcar 136.3 mi
2h 38m£34–49Train via London
- Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Cottinghamtrain
4h 15m£61–134Bus, train
- Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Bus Stationbus 9A / ...
- Take the train from Stevenage to Hulltrain London Kings Cross - Hull
5h 39m£40–57
Bedford to Cottingham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Cottingham is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Bedford to Cottingham is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Cottingham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cottingham King Street via Milton Keynes Coachway and Hull Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Cottingham. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Cottingham via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Bedford and Cottingham is 178 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bedford to Cottingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Bedford to Cottingham, including transfers.
Bedford to Cottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Cottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
The best way to get from Bedford to Cottingham is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Bedford, England and Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England?
You can take a train from Bedford to Cottingham via Sheffield in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Hull Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Bedford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Hull Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bedford to Cottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hull Interchange station.
Bedford to Cottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Cottingham is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Bedford to Cottingham.
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