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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Bedford is to bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Peters Street via Coach Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Bedford via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Bedford?

The distance between Chelmsford and Bedford is 82 miles. The road distance is 57.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Bedford without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 33m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Chelmsford to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Bedford bus from?

Chelmsford to Bedford bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Bedford train from?

Chelmsford to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Bedford?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Bedford is to train via London which takes 1h 33m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £15 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Bedford bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Bedford bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Bedford train arrive?

Chelmsford to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Bedford is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Chelmsford to Bedford.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
1h 33m
£38–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905
3h 58m
£8–15
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to St Albans City stationbus 724
3. Take the train from St Albans City to Bedfordtrain
3h 40m
£18–24
Drive 57.6 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Bedfordcar 57.6 mi
1h 22m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 58m
£42–58

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Distance: 81.3 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Bedford via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Peters Street via Coach Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 3h 58m.

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