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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Bedford is to bus which costs £11 - £24 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Rayleigh and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Bedford. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at St Peters Street via Bus Station, Coach Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Rayleigh and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Bedford via Liverpool Street station and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Bedford?

The distance between Rayleigh and Bedford is 85 miles. The road distance is 71.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Rayleigh to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Bedford bus from?

Rayleigh to Bedford bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Bedford train from?

Rayleigh to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.

Train or bus from Rayleigh to Bedford?

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Bedford is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £24 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Rayleigh to Bedford bus arrive?

Rayleigh to Bedford bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Rayleigh to Bedford train arrive?

Rayleigh to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Rayleigh to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Bedford is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Rayleigh to Bedford.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 8m
£43–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905
4h 53m
£11–24
Drive 70.8 mi
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Bedfordcar 70.8 mi
1h 37m
£18–25
Train via Shenfield
1. Take the train from Shenfield to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 28m
£47–91

Rayleigh to Bedford by train and subway

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Distance: 84.7 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Bedford via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Library to St Peters Street via Bus Station, Coach Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 4h 53m.

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