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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Bedford is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Bedford is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at St Peters Street via Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Bedford via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Ely to Bedford?

The distance between Ely and Bedford is 121 miles. The road distance is 44 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Ely to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Bedford bus from?

Ely to Bedford bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), depart from Market Street station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Bedford train from?

Ely to Bedford train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Bedford?

The best way to get from Ely to Bedford is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £35 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Ely to Bedford bus arrive?

Ely to Bedford bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Ely to Bedford train arrive?

Ely to Bedford train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Ely to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Bedford is 44 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Ely to Bedford.

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

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Where can I stay near Bedford?

There are 787+ hotels available in Bedford.

Ely to Bedford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 9 bus

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

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 Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
2h 4m
£43–88
Drive 43.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Bedfordcar 43.8 mi
53 min
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905
2h 31m
£12–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ely to Bedfordtaxi 43.8 mi
53 min
£90–110
Line 9 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 9
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905
2h 47m

Ely to Bedford by train

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2h 4mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Bedford via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, Stagecoach East operates a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Street hourly. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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