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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Leeds is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Leeds is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Leeds?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Leeds?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Leeds via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Bedford to Leeds?

The distance between Bedford and Leeds is 152 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Bedford to Leeds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Leeds bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bedford to Leeds train from?

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

Train or bus from Bedford to Leeds?

The best way to get from Bedford to Leeds is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Bedford to Leeds bus arrive?

Bedford to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Bedford to Leeds train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bedford to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Leeds is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Bedford to Leeds.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Sheffieldtrain Bedford - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain Reading - Leeds / ...
2h 43m
£64–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
5h 55m
£27–44
Drive 148.4 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Leedscar 148.4 mi
2h 34m
£37–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Bus Stationbus 9A / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
4h 10m
£53–78
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain Nottingham - Leeds
4h 22m
£59–99

Bedford to Leeds by train

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Distance: 151.5 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Leeds via Sheffield in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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