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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Newtown is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Newtown is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Newtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Newtown station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 via Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Newtown?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Newtown (Powys) via Kettering, Leicester and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Bedford to Newtown?

The distance between Bedford and Newtown is 165 miles. The road distance is 149.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Newtown without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Bedford to Newtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Newtown bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bedford to Newtown train from?

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

Train or bus from Bedford to Newtown?

The best way to get from Bedford to Newtown is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Bedford to Newtown bus arrive?

Bedford to Newtown bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bedford to Newtown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bedford to Newtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Newtown is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Bedford to Newtown.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newtown (Powys)train
5h 8m
£75–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
6h 49m
£32–79
Drive 148.3 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Newtowncar 148.3 mi
2h 53m
£36–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newtown (Powys)train
5h 23m
£54–114
Bus, train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Newtown (Powys)train
6h 19m
£56–94

Bedford to Newtown by train

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Distance: 164 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Newtown, Powys, Wales?

You can take a train from Bedford to Newtown (Powys) via Kettering, Leicester, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 via Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 49m.

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