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How to get fromBedford to Stanstedby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bedford to Stansted by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ebbsfleet International to Stanstedtaxi taxi
    1h 30m
    £57–99

  2. Drive 81.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bedford to Stanstedcar car 81.7 mi
    1h 44m
    £20–29

  3. Train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gravesendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus bus 223
    4h 8m

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  • Distance: 80.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Bedford to Stansted. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Ebbsfleet International, then take the taxi to Stansted. Alternatively, you can drive from Bedford to Stansted in around 1h 44m.

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