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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Bedford is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Bedford is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead station to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Gateshead and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Bedford via Sheffield, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Bedford?

The distance between Gateshead and Bedford is 246 miles. The road distance is 227.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Bedford without a car is to train via Leicester which takes 4h 37m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Gateshead to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Bedford bus from?

Gateshead to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newcastle Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Bedford train from?

Gateshead to Bedford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Gateshead to Bedford?

The best way to get from Gateshead to Bedford is to train via Leicester which takes 4h 37m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 6h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £180 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Gateshead to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gateshead to Bedford train arrive?

Gateshead to Bedford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Gateshead to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Bedford is 228 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Gateshead to Bedford.

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

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Train via Leicester
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
4h 37m
£125–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 598 / ...
6h 13m
£48–114
Drive 226.5 mi
1. Drive from Gateshead to Bedfordcar 226.5 mi
3h 52m
£55–80
Fly Newcastle to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NCL - LTN
5h 27m
£88–179
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Stevenagetrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Paul's Squarebus 9A / ...
4h 39m
£86–119
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Bedfordtrain Sheffield - Bedford / ...
4h 40m
£125–187
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
4h 43m
£87–309
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
4h 50m
£91–253
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Bedfordtrain
5h 41m
£135–322

Gateshead to Bedford by train

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Distance: 244.2 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Bedford via Sheffield, Leicester, and Kettering in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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