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

The cheapest way to get from London to Bedford is to bus which costs £11 - £27 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Bedford is to train which takes 40 min and costs £25 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between London and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between London and Bedford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Bedford. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from London to Bedford?

The distance between London and Bedford is 50 miles. The road distance is 52.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £25 - £55.

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

The train from London St Pancras International to Bedford takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Bedford bus from?

London to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Bedford train from?

London to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Bedford?

The best way to get from London to Bedford is to train which takes 40 min and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £27 and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the London to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Bedford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Bedford is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from London to Bedford.

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
40 min
£25–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus X5
2h 29m
£12–27
Drive 52 mi
1. Drive from London to Bedfordcar 52 mi
1h 15m
£13–19
Bus via Luton Station Interchange
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 757
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Paul's Squarebus Mk1
3h 11m
£13–19

London to Bedford by train

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Distance: 49.6 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedford every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 40 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 2h 29m.

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