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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Bedford is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Bedford is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £17 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Bedford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nottingham and arriving at Bedford. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Bedford?

The distance between Nottingham and Bedford is 77 miles. The road distance is 78 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £17 - £55.

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

The train from Nottingham to Bedford takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Bedford bus from?

Nottingham to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Bedford train from?

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

Train or bus from Nottingham to Bedford?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Bedford is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £17 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Nottingham to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nottingham to Bedford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nottingham to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Bedford is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Nottingham to Bedford.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bedford?

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Nottingham to Bedford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nottingham to Bedford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Bedfordtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 11m
£17–55
Train via Kettering
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Kettering to Bedfordtrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 34m
£16–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus X5
3h 2m
£17–37
Drive 77.5 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Bedfordcar 77.5 mi
1h 38m
£19–27

Nottingham to Bedford by train

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1h 11mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Bedford.

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Distance: 76.3 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Bedford twice daily. Tickets cost £17–55 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 3h 2m.

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