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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bedford is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bedford is to fly and train which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from North St David Street and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bedford via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bedford?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bedford is 337 miles. The road distance is 328.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £80 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Edinburgh to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bedford bus from?

Edinburgh to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North St David Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bedford train from?

Edinburgh to Bedford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Bedford?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bedford is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £80 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bedford bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bedford train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bedford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Bedford is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Edinburgh to Bedford.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bedford?

There are 796+ hotels available in Bedford.

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

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

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Bedford
3h 33m
£50–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Milton Keynes Coachway839
9h 14m
£21–49
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to SheffieldEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to BedfordSheffield - London St Pancras International
6h 21m
£81–261
Drive 326.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bedford326.7 mi
5h 59m
£80–115
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
4h 13m
£54–206
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedford
5h
£96–284
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedford
4h 36m
£96–298
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedford
4h 39m
£56–170
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchley
6h 3m
£46–140
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicester
3. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
6h 24m
£60–259
Train #2
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Milton Keynes CentralEdinburgh - London Euston
6h 32m
£65–183

Edinburgh to Bedford by train

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 335 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bedford via Sheffield in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from North St David Street to Milton Keynes Coachway once a week. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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