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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Bedford is to bus via Buckingham which costs £9 - £16 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Bedford via Birmingham New Street, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Bedford?

The distance between Cheltenham and Bedford is 134 miles. The road distance is 81.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Cheltenham to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Bedford bus from?

Cheltenham to Bedford bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Bedford train from?

Cheltenham to Bedford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Bedford?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Bedford is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £27 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Bedford bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Bedford bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Bedford train arrive?

Cheltenham to Bedford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Bedford is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Cheltenham to Bedford.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3h 23m
£69–98
Bus via Buckingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus X5
3. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
5h 43m
£10–16
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
3h 41m
£48–92
Drive 81.3 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Bedfordcar 81.3 mi
1h 48m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
4h 51m
£12–27

Cheltenham to Bedford by train

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Distance: 133.4 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bedford via Birmingham New Street, Leicester, and Kettering in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Bus Station via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 4h 51m.

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