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How to get fromStansted to Bedfordby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stansted to Bedford by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Stansted to Ebbsfleet Internationaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train
    1h 26m
    £56–97

  2. Drive  77 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stansted to Bedfordcar car 77 mi
    1h 57m
    £19–28

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Stevenagetrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Paul's Squarebus bus 9A / ...
    3h 57m
    £22–56

  4. Line 223 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus bus 223
    2. Take the train from Gravesend to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train
    2h 5m

  5. Line 223 bus, train via London

    1. Take the bus from Flagstone Paving to Barrack Rowbus bus 223
    2. Take the train from Gravesend to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Bedfordtrain train
    3h 11m

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  • Distance: 80.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Stansted to Bedford. However, you can take the taxi to Ebbsfleet International, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, then take the train to Bedford. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to St Paul's Square via Barrack Row, Garrick Street, Ebbsfleet International station, Ebbsfleet International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Stevenage, and Bus Station in around 3h 57m.

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