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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Bedford is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Bedford is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Bedford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Northampton Bus Interchange and arriving at Bedford station station. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Bedford St Johns via Bletchley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Northampton to Bedford?

The distance between Northampton and Bedford is 29 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Bedford without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs £2 - £3.

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

The bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bedford station takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Bedford bus from?

Northampton to Bedford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Bedford train from?

Northampton to Bedford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Bedford?

The best way to get from Northampton to Bedford is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £28 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Northampton to Bedford bus arrive?

Northampton to Bedford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bedford station.

Where does the Northampton to Bedford train arrive?

Northampton to Bedford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bletchley station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Bedford is 22 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Northampton to Bedford.

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

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Where can I stay near Bedford?

There are 778+ hotels available in Bedford.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Northampton to Bedford by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bedford stationbus 41
1h 15m
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Bletchleytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johnstrain Bletchley - Bedford
1h 47m
£16–27
Drive 22.1 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Bedfordcar 22.1 mi
33 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northampton to Bedfordtaxi 22.1 mi
33 min
£55–70

Northampton to Bedford by train

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1h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 29.3 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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

Stagecoach East operates a bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bedford station hourly. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Bedford St Johns via Bletchley in around 1h 47m.

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