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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Solihull is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Solihull is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Solihull?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Solihull Town Centre via Milton Keynes Coachway and B'ham Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Solihull?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Solihull via Kettering, Leicester and Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Bedford to Solihull?

The distance between Bedford and Solihull is 81 miles. The road distance is 67.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Solihull without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 42m and costs £23 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Bedford to Solihull, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Solihull bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bedford to Solihull train from?

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

Train or bus from Bedford to Solihull?

The best way to get from Bedford to Solihull is to train via Leicester which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Bedford to Solihull bus arrive?

Bedford to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at B'ham Airport Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Bedford to Solihull train arrive?

Bedford to Solihull train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Solihull?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Solihull is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Bedford to Solihull.

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

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Where can I stay near Solihull?

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Bedford to Solihull - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Solihull by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus X5
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham International Station to Solihull Town Centrebus X12
2h 42m
£24–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to B'ham Airport Bus Terminalbus 707
4h 7m
£16–35
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 50m
£46–71
Drive 66.7 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Solihullcar 66.7 mi
1h 32m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Bedford St Johns to Bletchleytrain Bedford - Bletchley
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham Internationaltrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 14m
£31–72

Bedford to Solihull by bus and train

185Weekly Services

2h 42mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 80.4 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Solihull, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Solihull via Kettering, Leicester, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham Moor Street in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to B'ham Airport Bus Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost £11–28 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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