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How to get fromNorthampton to Bedfordby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    1h 33m
    £7–16

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to The Pointbus bus X6
    2. Take the bus from The Point to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    2h 2m
    £4–7

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Bletchleytrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johnstrain train Bletchley - Bedford
    1h 50m
    £10–28

  4. Drive  22.1 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Bedfordcar car 22.1 mi
    33 min
    £6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northampton to Bedfordtaxi taxi 22.1 mi
    33 min
    £55–70

  6. Bus via Milton Keynes Central

    1. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus bus C1 / ...
    2h 23m
    £9–16

Northampton to Bedford by train and bus

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Bedford St Johns via Bletchley in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Station via The Point in around 2h 2m.

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