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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Southwark is to bus which costs £11 - £19 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Southwark is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £27 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Southwark?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Southwark station. However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at Finchley Road Station via Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Southwark?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bedford and arriving at London Blackfriars. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Bedford to Southwark?

The distance between Bedford and Southwark is 52 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Southwark without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £27 - £35.

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

The train from Bedford to London Blackfriars takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Southwark bus from?

Bedford to Southwark bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Paul's Square station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Southwark train from?

Bedford to Southwark train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Southwark?

The best way to get from Bedford to Southwark is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £27 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus via Luton Station Interchange, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Bedford to Southwark bus arrive?

Bedford to Southwark bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.

Where does the Bedford to Southwark train arrive?

Bedford to Southwark train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Southwark?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Southwark is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Bedford to Southwark.

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

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Where can I stay near Southwark?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London Blackfriarstrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 12m
£27–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
2h 47m
£12–19
Bus via Luton Station Interchange
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Finchley Road Stationbus 757
2h 40m
£16–21
Drive 53.5 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Southwarkcar 53.5 mi
1h 21m
£14–20

Bedford to Southwark by train

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Distance: 51.3 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

Thameslink operates a train from Bedford to London Blackfriars every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £27–35 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to Southwark station via Luton Station Interchange, Finchley Road Station, and Finchley Road station in around 2h 40m.

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