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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 €6, and a bus costs an average of €12.
Distance: 73 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Bedford to London
Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bedford to London.

There are 2 ways to get from Bedford to London: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to London is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €9 compared to other travel options to London:
A train is €13 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €22 from Bedford to London.
The fastest way to get to London from Bedford is by train with an average travel time of 41 min.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes 1 h 35 min on average.
The distance between Bedford and London is around 73 km.
The average frequency per day from Bedford to London is:
- 11 coaches 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 or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Bedford to London:
- Most travellers take a train from Bedford to London St Pancras International.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bedford to London:
- You can travel between Bedford and London by coach with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €22 with National Express from Bedford to London.
- You can travel by train between Bedford and London with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains, and you can find East Midlands Trains Bedford to London tickets for €9 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bedford to London with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct train to London with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains with 8 direct trains per day.
Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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