What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to The Shard is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to The Shard is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £27 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and The Shard?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to The Shard station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at London Bridge Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bedford and arriving at London Bridge. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Bedford to The Shard?

The distance between Bedford and The Shard is 53 miles. The road distance is 54 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to The Shard without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to The Shard without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £27 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to The Shard?

The train from Bedford to London Bridge takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bedford to The Shard bus from?

Bedford to The Shard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to The Shard train from?

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

Train or bus from Bedford to The Shard?

The best way to get from Bedford to The Shard is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £50 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Bedford to The Shard bus arrive?

Bedford to The Shard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Bedford to The Shard train arrive?

Bedford to The Shard train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Bedford to The Shard?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to The Shard is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Bedford to The Shard.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to The Shard?

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Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21977+ hotels available in The Shard.

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There are 3 ways to get from Bedford to The Shard by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London Bridgetrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 18m
£27–55
Drive 53.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bedford to The Shardcar 53.7 mi
1h 22m
£14–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
3h 7m
£15–47

Bedford to The Shard by train and foot

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Distance: 52.6 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and The Shard, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Bedford to London Bridge every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Marble Arch every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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