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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Bedford is to bus which costs £11 - £28 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Bedford is to train which takes 40 min and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Bedford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leicester and arriving at Bedford. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Leicester to Bedford?

The distance between Leicester and Bedford is 49 miles. The road distance is 51.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £25 - £40.

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

The train from Leicester to Bedford takes 40 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Bedford bus from?

Leicester to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Bedford train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Bedford?

The best way to get from Leicester to Bedford is to train which takes 40 min and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £28 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Leicester to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Bedford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Bedford is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Leicester to Bedford.

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Bedfordtrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
40 min
£25–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus X5
2h 2m
£12–27
Drive 51.2 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Bedfordcar 51.2 mi
1h 7m
£13–18
Train via Kettering
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Kettering to Bedfordtrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 4m
£25–37

Leicester to Bedford by train

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Distance: 49 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to Bedford twice daily. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 2h 2m.

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