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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Stroud by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Merrywalksbus bus 64 / ...
    4h 49m
    £45–94

  2. Bus, line 66 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the bus from Central station to High Streetbus bus X5
    3. Take the bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus X5
    4. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Wellbus bus X52
    5. Take the bus from Promenade to Merrywalksbus bus 66
    7h 58m
    £11–19

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Merrywalksbus bus 401
    6h 26m
    £29–46

  4. Drive  91.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Stroudcar car 91.9 mi
    2h 5m
    £23–34

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    5h 6m
    £64–95

Bedford to Stroud by bus and train

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bedford to Stroud.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 148.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Merrywalks via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Health Centre via Kettering, Leicester, Birmingham New Street, Gloucester, and Transport Hub in around 5h 6m.

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