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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Bedford is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Bedford is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Bedford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Bedford. Services depart four times a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Derby to Bedford?

The distance between Derby and Bedford is 79 miles. The road distance is 81.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £40 - £60.

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

The train from Derby to Bedford takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Derby to Bedford bus from?

Derby to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Bedford train from?

Derby to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Bedford?

The best way to get from Derby to Bedford is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Derby to Bedford bus arrive?

Derby to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Derby to Bedford train arrive?

Derby to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bedford station.

Can I drive from Derby to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Bedford is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Derby to Bedford.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Bedford?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Bedfordtrain Sheffield - Bedford / ...
1h 18m
£40–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230
3h 43m
£20–48
Drive 80.6 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Bedfordcar 80.6 mi
1h 44m
£20–29
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Bedfordtrain
1h 54m
£39–60

Derby to Bedford by train

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Distance: 78.2 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to Bedford 4 times a week. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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