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 £6 - £11 and takes 5h 24m.

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 Westfield, Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

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, Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Bedford?

The distance between Stanstead and Bedford is 117 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 3h 31m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m 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 3h 31m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 5h 24m.

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 London Liverpool Street 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 907+ hotels available in Bedford.

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

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There are 4 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 London Liverpool Streettrain Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
3h 31m
£55–121
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
5h 24m
£6–11
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Scotchford Bridge to Railway Stationbus 47A
2. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905
4h 54m
£22–38
Drive 59.1 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Bedfordcar 59.1 mi
1h 24m
£15–21

Stanstead to Bedford by bus, train, and subway

42Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.8 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to St Peters Street via Westfield, Bus Station, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 5h 24m.

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