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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £17 - £50 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Bedford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bedford and Edinburgh is 442 miles. The road distance is 329.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Bedford to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Edinburgh bus from?

Bedford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Edinburgh train from?

Bedford to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bedford to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Bedford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bedford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Edinburgh train arrive?

Bedford to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Edinburgh is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Bedford to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Bedford to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 11 ways to get from Bedford to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 13m
£65–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598 / ...
9h 30m
£18–49
Drive 327.5 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Edinburghcar 327.5 mi
6h
£80–116
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bedford to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 26m
£45–129
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Bedford to Sheffieldtrain Bedford - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 19m
£72–259
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
7h 46m
£54–394
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 12m
£99–295
Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 16m
£54–122
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 57m
£101–309
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 34m
£58–180
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 50m
£45–138

Bedford to Edinburgh by train

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 439.9 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bedford to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Edinburgh, Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £16–45 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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