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How to get fromCheltenham to Bedfordby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    3h 4m
    £40–83

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus X52
    2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus bus X5
    3. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    5h 37m
    £8–16

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    4h 33m
    £20–34

  4. Drive  81.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Bedfordcar car 81.3 mi
    1h 48m
    £20–29

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3h 24m
    £59–87

Cheltenham to Bedford by train and bus

Calendar292Weekly Services
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Well to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bedford via Birmingham New Street, Leicester, and Kettering in around 3h 24m.

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