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

The cheapest way to get from Orpington to Bedford is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orpington to Bedford is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £30 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Orpington and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Orpington to Bedford. However, there are services departing from High Street /Orpington War Memorial and arriving at St Paul's Square via Crystal Palace Bus Station, Victoria Station and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Orpington and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Orpington to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Orpington and arriving at Bedford via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Orpington to Bedford?

The distance between Orpington and Bedford is 65 miles. The road distance is 68.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orpington to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Orpington to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orpington to Bedford bus from?

Orpington to Bedford bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from High Street /Orpington War Memorial station.

Where do I catch the Orpington to Bedford train from?

Orpington to Bedford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Bridge station.

Train or bus from Orpington to Bedford?

The best way to get from Orpington to Bedford is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 358 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Orpington to Bedford bus arrive?

Orpington to Bedford bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Crystal Palace Parade station.

Where does the Orpington to Bedford train arrive?

Orpington to Bedford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bedford station.

Can I drive from Orpington to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Orpington to Bedford is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Orpington to Bedford.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Orpington to Bedford by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 42m
£33–67
Drive 68.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Orpington to Bedfordcar 68.1 mi
1h 48m
£17–24
Line 358 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Crystal Palace Paradebus 358
2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 757
3. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Paul's Squarebus Mk1
5h 21m

Orpington to Bedford by train

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Distance: 64.5 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

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

Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Bedford every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to St Paul's Square via Crystal Palace Parade, Crystal Palace Bus Station, Victoria Station, and Luton Station Interchange in around 5h 21m.

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