There are 5 ways to get from Rotherham to Bedford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Bedfordtrain Sheffield - Bedford / ...
3h 1m£52–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
6h 6m£25–42Drive 115.6 mi
- Drive from Rotherham to Bedfordcar 115.6 mi
2h 18m£29–42Train via Leicester
- Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 4m£52–80Train via Nottingham
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Nottinghamtrain Leeds - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 13m£50–78
Rotherham to Bedford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Bedford is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Bedford is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A2 and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Bedford via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Rotherham and Bedford is 121 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rotherham to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Rotherham to Bedford, including transfers.
Rotherham to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
Rotherham to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Rotherham to Bedford is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Bedford, England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to Bedford 4 times a week. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Milton Keynes Coachway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Meadowhall to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Rotherham to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Rotherham to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bedford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Bedford is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Rotherham to Bedford.
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