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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Rayleigh is to bus which costs £11 - £23 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Rayleigh is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from St Peters Street and arriving at Eastwood Road via Parkside, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Rayleigh via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Bedford to Rayleigh?

The distance between Bedford and Rayleigh is 85 miles. The road distance is 70.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Rayleigh without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 43m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Bedford to Rayleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Rayleigh bus from?

Bedford to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Peters Street station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Rayleigh train from?

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

Train or bus from Bedford to Rayleigh?

The best way to get from Bedford to Rayleigh is to train via London which takes 1h 43m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £23 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Bedford to Rayleigh bus arrive?

Bedford to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Rayleigh train arrive?

Bedford to Rayleigh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Rayleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Rayleigh is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Bedford to Rayleigh.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rayleightrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
1h 43m
£42–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peters Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
4h 17m
£12–22
Drive 70.5 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Rayleighcar 70.5 mi
1h 37m
£18–25
Train
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rayleightrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
2h 5m
£44–85
Train via Shenfield
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Shenfieldtrain Elizabeth
2h 30m
£48–94

Bedford to Rayleigh by train and subway

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Distance: 84.6 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Rayleigh via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Peters Street to Eastwood Road via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 4h 17m.

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