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Compare train and bus for Bedford to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bedford to London
How to get from Bedford to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W592798:00 AM1h09Bedford station (BDM)9:09 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
UCX5 · NX54010:15 AM3h05Bedford, Bus Station1:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W592798:00 AM1h09Bedford station (BDM)9:09 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
W592787:30 AM1h11Bedford station (BDM)8:41 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$331One-way0 transfers
W593657:42 AM1h13Bedford station (BDM)8:55 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$331One-way0 transfers
W593636:56 AM1h17Bedford station (BDM)8:13 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$331One-way0 transfers
UCX5 · NX4408:15 AM3h05Bedford, Bus Station11:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$311One-way1 transfer
UCX5 · NX5408:15 AM3h05Bedford, Bus Station11:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$371One-way1 transfer
UCX5 · NX5409:15 AM3h05Bedford, Bus Station12:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to London:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bedford to London costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to London by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains.
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