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How to get fromKing Cross to Bedfordby train, bus, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from King Cross to Bedford by train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train
    4h 10m
    £89–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 240 / ...
    8h 18m
    £28–52

  3. Drive  157.5 mi

    1. Drive from King Cross to Bedfordcar car 157.5 mi
    2h 48m
    £39–57

  4. Tram, train, bus

    1. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram tram
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    5h 53m
    £52–80

  5. Line 579 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from King Cross to Halifax Bus Stationbus bus 579
    2. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    5. Take the train from Kettering to Bedfordtrain train
    6h 37m

King Cross to Bedford by train

Calendar223Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between King Cross, England and Bedford, England?

You can take a train from Halifax to Bedford via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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