What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £11 - £23 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from St Peters Street and arriving at Travel Centre via Parkside, Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Southend Victoria via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Bedford and Southend-on-Sea is 93 miles. The road distance is 77.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £45 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Southend-on-Sea bus from?

Bedford to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Peters Street station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Bedford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £23 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Bedford to Southend-on-Sea bus arrive?

Bedford to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Bedford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Southend-on-Sea is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea?

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Bedford to Southend-on-Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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Train
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 Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
2h 3m
£46–96
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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
4h 52m
£12–22
Drive 77.5 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Southend-on-Seacar 77.5 mi
1h 47m
£19–28
Train via London
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 24m
£41–91

Bedford to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

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Distance: 92.9 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Southend Victoria via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Peters Street to Travel Centre via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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