The average bus between Basildon and Bedford takes 5h 32m and the fastest bus takes 4h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basildon to Bedford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Basildon and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basildon to Bedford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Basildon to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Bedford station via London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Basildon to Bedford bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Bedford bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at St Peters Street station.
The distance between Basildon and Bedford is 89.4 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to St Peters Street via Coach Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 4h 55m.