There are 5 ways to get from Solihull to Bedford by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to Milton Keynes CentralBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
- Take the bus from Central station to Bus StationX5
2h 49m£15–51Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to LeicesterBirmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
- Take the train from Leicester to KetteringNottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 3m£27–82Drive 68.5 mi
- Drive from Solihull to Bedford68.5 mi
1h 28m£17–25Train, bus via St Paul's Square
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Milton Keynes CentralBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
- Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's SquareC1 / ...
3h 47m£17–51Bus
- Take the bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Milton Keynes Coachway707 / ...
4h 31m£20–30
Solihull to Bedford by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Bedford is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Solihull Town Centre and arriving at Bus Station via B'ham Airport Bus Terminal and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Bedford via Birmingham New Street, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Solihull and Bedford is 82 miles. The road distance is 68.9 miles.
The best way to get from Solihull to Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 49m and costs £15 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Solihull to Bedford, including transfers.
Solihull to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Solihull to Bedford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Bedford is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £27 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Bedford, England?
You can take a train from Solihull to Bedford via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, Leicester, and Kettering in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Milton Keynes Coachway 4 times a day. Tickets cost £17–24 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Central station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
- Phone
- 01707 255764
- unobus@herts.ac.uk
- Website
- unobus.info
Bus from Central station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- http://www.unobus.info/
Bus from Central station to St Paul's Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- http://www.unobus.info/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Solihull to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Solihull to Bedford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Bedford is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Solihull to Bedford.
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