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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Hailsham is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Hailsham is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Hailsham?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Hailsham station. However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at Police Station via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Hailsham?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Hailsham. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Polegate via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Bedford to Hailsham?

The distance between Bedford and Hailsham is 117 miles. The road distance is 109 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Hailsham without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Bedford to Hailsham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Hailsham bus from?

Bedford to Hailsham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Paul's Square station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Hailsham train from?

Bedford to Hailsham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Hailsham?

The best way to get from Bedford to Hailsham is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Bedford to Hailsham bus arrive?

Bedford to Hailsham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Hailsham train arrive?

Bedford to Hailsham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Hailsham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Hailsham is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Bedford to Hailsham.

Where can I stay near Hailsham?

There are 1279+ hotels available in Hailsham.

Bedford to Hailsham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bedford to Hailsham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 16m
£62–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
4. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Police Stationbus 500
6h 47m
£20–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bedford to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Police Stationbus 500
3h 56m
£44–83
Drive 108.3 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Hailshamcar 108.3 mi
2h 44m
£27–39

Bedford to Hailsham by train and bus

219Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.6 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Gordon Road via East Croydon, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to Police Station via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 6h 47m.

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