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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Bedford is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Bedford is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Bedford St Johns via Bletchley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Northampton to Bedford?

The distance between Northampton and Bedford is 32 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Bedford without a car is to line 707 bus and bus which takes 1h 23m and costs £5 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Northampton to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Bedford bus from?

Northampton to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Bedford train from?

Northampton to Bedford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Bedford?

The best way to get from Northampton to Bedford is to line 707 bus and bus which takes 1h 23m and costs £5 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £9 - £29 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Northampton to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Northampton to Bedford train arrive?

Northampton to Bedford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bletchley station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Bedford is 22 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Northampton to Bedford.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bedford?

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Northampton to Bedford - 6 ways to travel via train, line 707 bus, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Northampton to Bedford by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 707 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 707 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus X5
1h 23m
£5–12
Train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Bletchleytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johnstrain Bletchley - Bedford
1h 49m
£10–28
Drive 22.1 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Bedfordcar 22.1 mi
33 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northampton to Bedfordtaxi 22.1 mi
33 min
£55–70
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Abington Park to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rushden George Street to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
2h 30m
£5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to The Pointbus X6
2. Take the bus from The Point to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
2h 36m
£6–7

Northampton to Bedford by bus

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Distance: 31.8 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Park to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Bedford St Johns via Bletchley in around 1h 49m.

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