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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Kettering is to line 50 bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Kettering is to train which takes 19 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Interchange via (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Kettering?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bedford and arriving at Kettering. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Bedford to Kettering?

The distance between Bedford and Kettering is 22 miles. The road distance is 25.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Kettering without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs £11 - £17.

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

The train from Bedford to Kettering takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Kettering bus from?

Bedford to Kettering bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Kettering train from?

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

Train or bus from Bedford to Kettering?

The best way to get from Bedford to Kettering is to train which takes 19 min and costs £11 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Bedford to Kettering bus arrive?

Bedford to Kettering bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby station.

Where does the Bedford to Kettering train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bedford to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Kettering is 25 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Bedford to Kettering.

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

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Where can I stay near Kettering?

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Bedford to Kettering - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
19 min
£11–17
Line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Bus Interchangebus 50 / ...
2h 14m
£6
Drive 25 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Ketteringcar 25 mi
36 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bedford to Ketteringtaxi 25 mi
36 min
£50–65

Bedford to Kettering by train

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Distance: 22 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Bedford to Kettering every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–17 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchange via (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby in around 2h 14m.

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