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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Stanstead is to bus which costs £7 - £13 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Stanstead is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from St Peters Street and arriving at Stanway Close via Drummer St Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Liverpool Street and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Bedford to Stanstead?

The distance between Bedford and Stanstead is 118 miles. The road distance is 60.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Bedford to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Stanstead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bedford to Stanstead train from?

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

Train or bus from Bedford to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Bedford to Stanstead is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Bedford to Stanstead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bedford to Stanstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bedford to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Stanstead is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Bedford to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 674+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Bedford to Stanstead - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bedford to Stanstead 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 Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
4h 4m
£54–82
Bus
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1. Take the bus from St Peters Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
4h 28m
£8–12
Drive 59.8 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Stansteadcar 59.8 mi
1h 23m
£15–22

Bedford to Stanstead by train, subway, and bus

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4h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.8 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Stanway Close via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Peters Street to Stanway Close via Drummer St Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 28m.

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