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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Leicester is to bus which costs £12 - £28 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Leicester is to train which takes 38 min and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bedford and arriving at Leicester. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Bedford to Leicester?

The distance between Bedford and Leicester is 49 miles. The road distance is 51.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £25 - £40.

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

The train from Bedford to Leicester takes 38 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bedford to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Bedford to Leicester?

The best way to get from Bedford to Leicester is to train which takes 38 min and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £28 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Bedford to Leicester bus arrive?

Bedford to Leicester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Bedford to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bedford to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Leicester is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Bedford to Leicester.

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
38 min
£25–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus X5
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2h 4m
£13–28
Drive 51.5 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Leicestercar 51.5 mi
1h 7m
£13–19
Train via Kettering
1. Take the train from Bedford to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
2. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
1h 6m
£24–38

Bedford to Leicester by train

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Distance: 49 mi
Duration: 38 min

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Bedford to Leicester 4 times a day. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 2h 4m.

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