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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Bedford is to bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at St Peters Street via Coach Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Bedford via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Colchester to Bedford?

The distance between Colchester and Bedford is 104 miles. The road distance is 74.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Bedford without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 44m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Colchester to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bedford bus from?

Colchester to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bedford train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Bedford?

The best way to get from Colchester to Bedford is to train via London which takes 1h 44m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Colchester to Bedford bus arrive?

Colchester to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Bedford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Bedford is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Colchester to Bedford.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
1h 44m
£51–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905
4h 15m
£13–33
Drive 74.4 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Bedfordcar 74.4 mi
1h 35m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 9m
£52–104
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to St Albans City stationbus 724
3. Take the train from St Albans City to Bedfordtrain
5h 27m
£20–41

Colchester to Bedford by train and subway

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Distance: 103.1 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Bedford via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to St Peters Street via Coach Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 4h 15m.

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