What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Bedford?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Bedford is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Bedford?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Bedford is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £26 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Bedford via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Bedford?

The distance between Charing Cross and Bedford is 52 miles. The road distance is 52.4 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Bedford without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £26 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Bedford?

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Charing Cross to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Bedford bus from?

Charing Cross to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Bedford train from?

Charing Cross to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Bedford?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Bedford is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £40 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Bedford bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Bedford train arrive?

Charing Cross to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bedford station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Bedford is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Charing Cross to Bedford.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Bedford?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
1h 8m
£26–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus X5
3h 10m
£13–37
Drive 52.1 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Bedfordcar 52.1 mi
1h 16m
£13–19
Line 139 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Stationbus 139
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 53m
£25–47
Bus via Luton Station Interchange
1. Take the bus from Marble Arch to Luton Station Interchangebus 757
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Paul's Squarebus Mk1
3h 26m
£14–22

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Distance: 51.7 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Bedford, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedford every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 40 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Bus Station via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 3h 10m.

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