There are 6 ways to get from Watford to Bedford by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 321 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Market Street to The George PHbus 321
- Take the train from Harpenden to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 54m£15–29Drive 36 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watford to Bedfordcar 36 mi
49 min£9–13Train
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Bletchleytrain London Euston - Milton Keynes Central / ...
- Take the train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johnstrain Bletchley - Bedford
2h 6m£15–38Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watford to Bedfordtaxi 36 mi
49 min£75–95Line 602 bus, train
- Take the bus from High Street to St Albans City stationbus 602
- Take the train from St Albans City to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 7m£19–39Line 757 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Luton Station Interchangebus 757
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Paul's Squarebus Mk1
2h 34m£10–17
Watford to Bedford by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Bedford is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Bedford is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at St Paul's Square via Black Boy PH and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Bedford St Johns via Bletchley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Watford and Bedford is 41 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Bedford without a car is to line 321 bus and train which takes 1h 54m and costs £14 - £29.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Watford to Bedford, including transfers.
Watford to Bedford bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Black Boy PH station.
Watford to Bedford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to Bedford is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £14 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 757 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £17 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Bedford, England?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Bedford St Johns via Bletchley in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarendon Road to St Paul's Square via Black Boy PH and Luton Station Interchange in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Harpenden to Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from St Albans City to Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Bletchley
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johns
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Market Street to The George PH
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 01707 255764
- [email protected]
- Website
- unobus.info
Bus from High Street to St Albans City station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- http://www.unobus.info/
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Black Boy PH to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/airport-services/greenline
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Paul's Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
A1 Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1923 222 222
- Website
- a1taxicabs.co.uk
AA Metro Cars Watford
- Phone
- +44 1923 353 535
Alliance Taxis Watford
- Phone
- +44 1923 805 300
- Website
- alliancetaxiswatfo.wixsite.com
Mealing Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1923 823 880
- Website
- mealings.co.uk
Newline Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1923 222 121
- Website
- newlinecabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Bedford bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.
Watford to Bedford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bletchley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Bedford is 36 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Watford to Bedford.
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