The average bus between Hartlepool and Bedford takes 9h 10m and the fastest bus takes 6h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hartlepool 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 3 times a day between Hartlepool and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Bedford at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stand 11 and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 32m • 2 changes
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13h 39m • 2 changes


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13h 49m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Bedford station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
Hartlepool to Bedford bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Bus Station Stand Z.
Hartlepool to Bedford bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Book your Hartlepool to Bedford bus tickets online with Stagecoach North East, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hartlepool and Bedford is 287.9 km. The road distance is 369 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Milton Keynes Coachway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 4h 15m.