What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Bedford?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Bedford is to line 80 bus and bus which costs £13 - £23 and takes 3h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Bedford?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Crocketts Lane and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Bedford via Birmingham New Street, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Bedford?

The distance between West Midlands and Bedford is 92 miles. The road distance is 78.6 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Bedford without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £40 - £65.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Bedford?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from West Midlands to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Bedford bus from?

West Midlands to Bedford bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Crocketts Lane station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Bedford train from?

West Midlands to Bedford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Bedford?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Bedford is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 80 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £23 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the West Midlands to Bedford bus arrive?

West Midlands to Bedford bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Markets station.

Where does the West Midlands to Bedford train arrive?

West Midlands to Bedford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Bedford is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from West Midlands to Bedford.

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to Bedford?

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West Midlands to Bedford - 4 ways to travel via train, line 80 bus, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from West Midlands to Bedford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 51m
£40–62
Line 80 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crocketts Lane to Marketsbus 80
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus X5
3h 19m
£13–23
Drive 78.1 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Bedfordcar 78.1 mi
1h 34m
£20–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
3h 39m
£24–57

West Midlands to Bedford by train

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Distance: 91.6 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Bedford, England?

You can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Bedford via Birmingham New Street, Leicester, and Kettering in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crocketts Lane to Bus Station via Markets, Birmingham Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 3h 19m.

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