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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Bedford is to bus which costs £7 - £13 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at St Peters Street via Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Bedford via Marks Tey, Stratford and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Stanstead to Bedford?

The distance between Stanstead and Bedford is 119 miles. The road distance is 59.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £55 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Stanstead to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Bedford bus from?

Stanstead to Bedford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Bedford train from?

Stanstead to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Bedford?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Bedford is to train which takes 4h and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Stanstead to Bedford bus arrive?

Stanstead to Bedford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Stanstead to Bedford train arrive?

Stanstead to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Bedford is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Stanstead to Bedford.

Where can I stay near Bedford?

There are 918+ hotels available in Bedford.

Stanstead to Bedford - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Stanstead to Bedford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
4h
£58–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905
4h 21m
£7–12
Drive 59.1 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Bedfordcar 59.1 mi
1h 24m
£15–21

Stanstead to Bedford by bus and train

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Distance: 117.9 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Bedford via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to St Peters Street via Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station in around 4h 21m.

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