What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton Central Station to Bedford?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton Central Station to Bedford is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton Central Station to Bedford?

The fastest way to get from Southampton Central Station to Bedford is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton Central Station and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Central Station station to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at St Paul's Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton Central Station and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton Central Station to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Bedford via Waterloo Station and West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Southampton Central Station to Bedford?

The distance between Southampton Central Station and Bedford is 131 miles. The road distance is 114 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton Central Station to Bedford without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton Central Station to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £60 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Southampton Central Station to Bedford?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Southampton Central Station to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton Central Station to Bedford bus from?

Southampton Central Station to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton Central Station to Bedford train from?

Southampton Central Station to Bedford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton Central Station to Bedford?

The best way to get from Southampton Central Station to Bedford is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Southampton Central Station to Bedford bus arrive?

Southampton Central Station to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton Central Station to Bedford train arrive?

Southampton Central Station to Bedford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton Central Station to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton Central Station to Bedford is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Southampton Central Station to Bedford.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton Central Station to Bedford?

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Southampton Central Station to Bedford - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton Central Station to Bedford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 42m
£61–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Paul's Squarebus Mk1
5h 8m
£22–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Oxfordtrain
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus X5
3. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
5h 7m
£49–71
Drive 113.4 mi
1. Drive from Southampton Central Station to Bedfordcar 113.4 mi
2h 4m
£28–40

Southampton Central Station to Bedford by train and subway

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Distance: 130.5 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Southampton Central Station, England and Bedford, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Bedford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, West Hampstead station, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Southampton Central Station to St Paul's Square via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Luton Station Interchange in around 5h 8m.

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