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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    2h 7m
    £14–33

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Bedfordtrain train
    2h 24m
    £47–68

  3. Drive 76.4 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Bedfordcar car 76.4 mi
    1h 31m
    £19–27

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central station to Chaucer Roadbus bus X5
    2h 7m
    £23–56

  5. Train, bus via St Paul's Square

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus bus C1 / ...
    2h 38m
    £25–56

Birmingham to Bedford by bus

Calendar180Weekly Buses
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Bedford via Leicester and Kettering in around 2h 24m.

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