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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Bedford is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Bedford is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £30 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at St Paul's Square via Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green, Victoria Station and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Bedford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at Bedford. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Purley to Bedford?

The distance between Purley and Bedford is 66 miles. The road distance is 66.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £30 - £65.

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

The train from Purley to Bedford takes 1h 42m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Purley to Bedford bus from?

Purley to Bedford bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Bedford train from?

Purley to Bedford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Bedford?

The best way to get from Purley to Bedford is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £40 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Purley to Bedford bus arrive?

Purley to Bedford bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green station.

Where does the Purley to Bedford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purley to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Bedford is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Purley to Bedford.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Bedfordtrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
1h 42m
£30–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Denmark Hill /Camberwell Greenbus N68
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
4h 31m
£15–37
Drive 66 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Bedfordcar 66 mi
1h 42m
£17–24

Purley to Bedford by train

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Distance: 65.8 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

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

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to Bedford hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Paul's Square via Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green, Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green, Victoria Station, and Luton Station Interchange in around 4h 31m.

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