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

The cheapest way to get from Clare to Bedford is to bus which costs £6 - £12 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clare to Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Clare and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Clare to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Memorial and arriving at St Peters Street via Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Clare and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Clare to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Bedford via Marks Tey, Stratford and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Clare to Bedford?

The distance between Clare and Bedford is 120 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clare to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £100 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Clare to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clare to Bedford bus from?

Clare to Bedford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Clare to Bedford train from?

Clare to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.

Train or bus from Clare to Bedford?

The best way to get from Clare to Bedford is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £100 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £12 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Clare to Bedford bus arrive?

Clare to Bedford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Clare to Bedford train arrive?

Clare to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Clare to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Clare to Bedford is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Clare to Bedford.

Where can I stay near Bedford?

There are 915+ hotels available in Bedford.

Clare to Bedford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 12m
£108–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905
4h 3m
£6–11
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge South to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain
3h 48m
£52–87
Drive 54.8 mi
1. Drive from Clare to Bedfordcar 54.8 mi
1h 11m
£14–20

Clare to Bedford by bus, foot, and train

70Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.2 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Clare to Bedford via Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial to St Peters Street via Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station in around 4h 3m.

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