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

The cheapest way to get from York to Bedford is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Bedford is to train via London which takes 2h 39m and costs £75 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between York and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between York and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from York to Bedford. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Bedford via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from York to Bedford?

The distance between York and Bedford is 239 miles. The road distance is 153.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Bedford without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 39m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from York to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Bedford bus from?

York to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Bedford train from?

York to Bedford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Bedford?

The best way to get from York to Bedford is to train via London which takes 2h 39m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the York to Bedford bus arrive?

York to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the York to Bedford train arrive?

York to Bedford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Bedford is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from York to Bedford.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Bedford?

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How do I get a bus ticket from York to Bedford?

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Where can I stay near Bedford?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
2h 39m
£77–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 561
4h 48m
£33–80
Drive 152.6 mi
1. Drive from York to Bedfordcar 152.6 mi
2h 48m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Bedfordtrain Sheffield - Bedford / ...
3h 32m
£67–108
Train #2
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3h 36m
£69–111

York to Bedford by train

416Weekly Trains

2h 39mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237.4 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from York to Bedford via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachway 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h.

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