There are 5 ways to get from Lincoln to Bedford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Ketteringtrain Lincoln Central - London St Pancras International
2h 37m£57–84Drive 89 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lincoln to Bedfordcar 89 mi
1h 48m£22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 451
3h 52m£24–55Train via Nottingham
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain Lincoln Central - Derby / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 51m£57–88Train, line 74 bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Biggleswadetrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to St Paul's Squarebus 74 / ...
3h 33m
Lincoln to Bedford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Bedford is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Bedford via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Lincoln and Bedford is 111 miles. The road distance is 89.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £55 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Lincoln to Bedford, including transfers.
Lincoln to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Bedford is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Bedford, England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Lincoln Central to Kettering once daily. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Milton Keynes Coachway twice daily. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Lincoln Central to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Peterborough to Biggleswade
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from Peterborough to Biggleswade
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 01525 719 719
- [email protected]
- Website
- grantpalmer.com
Bus from Bus Station to St Paul's Square
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.grantpalmer.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lincoln to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Lincoln to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Bedford is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Lincoln to Bedford.
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