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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Bedford is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 1h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Bedford is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Bedford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bridge Street and arriving at St Peters Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Bedford via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Bedford?

The distance between Cambridge and Bedford is 30 miles. The road distance is 30.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Bedford without a car is to bus which takes 1h 33m and costs £2 - £4.

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

The bus from Bridge Street to St Peters Street takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Bedford bus from?

Cambridge to Bedford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Bridge Street station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Bedford train from?

Cambridge to Bedford train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Bedford?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Bedford is to bus which takes 1h 33m and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Cambridge to Bedford bus arrive?

Cambridge to Bedford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at St Peters Street station.

Where does the Cambridge to Bedford train arrive?

Cambridge to Bedford train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Bedford is 31 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Cambridge to Bedford.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Bedford?

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Bedford by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to St Peters Streetbus 905
1h 33m
£2–4
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
1h 40m
£52–116
Drive 30.4 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Bedfordcar 30.4 mi
41 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Bedfordtaxi 30.4 mi
41 min
£65–80

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Distance: 29.4 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

Stagecoach East operates a bus from Bridge Street to St Peters Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cambridge to Bedford via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 40m.

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