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How to get fromKent to Bedfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Bedford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
    1h 59m
    £59–125

  2. Drive 99.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kent to Bedfordcar car 99.4 mi
    2h 4m
    £25–35

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Airport Bus Stationbus bus A1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to St Paul's Squarebus bus Mk1
    5h 13m
    £35–69

  4. Train via Bexley

    1. Take the train from Lenham to Swanleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Swanley to London Blackfriarstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Bedfordtrain train
    3h 21m
    £51–106

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maidstone to London Stonebridgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 757
    3. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Paul's Squarebus bus Mk1
    5h 45m

Kent to Bedford by train

Calendar268Weekly Trains
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Bedford via Ashford International and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to St Paul's Square via King Street, Maidstone, London Stonebridge, Harrow Road /North Circular Rd, Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road, and Luton Station Interchange in around 5h 45m.

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