What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Durham is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 7h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Milton Keynes Coachway and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Durham. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Durham via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Bedford to Durham?

The distance between Bedford and Durham is 232 miles. The road distance is 213.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Durham without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 56m and costs £100 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Durham?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Bedford to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Durham bus from?

Bedford to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Durham train from?

Bedford to Durham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Durham?

The best way to get from Bedford to Durham is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 56m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Bedford to Durham bus arrive?

Bedford to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Bedford to Durham train arrive?

Bedford to Durham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Durham is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Bedford to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Durham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bedford to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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Bedford to Durham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Sheffieldtrain Bedford - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 56m
£103–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 598 / ...
7h 27m
£43–114
Drive 211.9 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Durhamcar 211.9 mi
3h 40m
£53–76
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 53m
£91–335
Train
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 9m
£108–163
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain
7h 13m
£90–152
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 37m
£136–317
Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
5h 59m
£93–258

Bedford to Durham by train

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Distance: 230.8 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Durham via Sheffield in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 5h.

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