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

The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Bedford is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sleaford to Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Sleaford and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Sleaford to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Yorkshire Trading and arriving at Bus Station via Rail Station Car Park and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Sleaford and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Sleaford and arriving at Bedford via Nottingham and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Sleaford to Bedford?

The distance between Sleaford and Bedford is 117 miles. The road distance is 70.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sleaford to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Sleaford to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Bedford bus from?

Sleaford to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Bedford train from?

Sleaford to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.

Train or bus from Sleaford to Bedford?

The best way to get from Sleaford to Bedford is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Sleaford to Bedford bus arrive?

Sleaford to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Sleaford to Bedford train arrive?

Sleaford to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Sleaford to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Sleaford to Bedford is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Sleaford to Bedford.

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

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Sleaford to Bedford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 66 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 6m
£59–92
Drive 70.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sleaford to Bedfordcar 70.3 mi
1h 30m
£18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 451
5h 25m
£24–55
Train, bus, line 66 bus, line 905 bus
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 904
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Squarebus 66
4. Take the bus from Market Square to St Peters Streetbus 905
5h 31m

Sleaford to Bedford by train

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3h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.2 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Bedford, England?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Bedford via Nottingham and Kettering in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Milton Keynes Coachway once daily. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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