Bedford to Peterborough bus

Coach from Bedford to Peterborough

Coaches from Bedford to Peterborough depart four times a day and cover a distance of 51 kilometres. It takes the bus anywhere from 2 hours and 45 minutes to 4 hours and 5 minutes, depending on the service chosen. 

How long is the journey by bus from Bedford to Peterborough?

While no changes are required, buses do stop at a number of places along the way from Bedford to Peterborough. This means the journey can be completed in as little as 2 hours and 45 minutes. Alternatively, some services take as long as 4 hours and 5 minutes.

How many coaches are there from Bedford to Peterborough?

There are four buses a day travelling the route from Bedford to Peterborough. The first departure is early in the morning and there is another late in the evening, arriving in Peterborough in the early hours of the next day. Two other services leave Bedford during the day - the first around the middle of the day, and the second in the evening.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Bedford to Peterborough?

Departure bus station: Bedford Bus Station. Coaches from Bedford to Peterborough depart from this bus station which is a 7 minute walk from the centre of town. It is also on the 4, 5, 7 and X5 bus routes. Facilities at the bus station include a café, a shop, and a cash point.

Arrival bus stations: Peterborough has three coach stations - Queensgate, Peterborough Rivergate Northbound, and the train station. The best place to alight the bus will depend on onward travel plans. Coaches from Bedford to Peterborough stop at all three stations. Queensgate Bus Station is right next to the shopping centre, making it convenient for a number of refreshment options and facilities. Rivergate Bus Station is centrally located and just across from the Rivergate Shopping Centre. The train station is an 8 minute walk from the city centre and offers toilets, a cash point, and refreshment options.

Which coach providers travel from Bedford to Peterborough?

National Express runs all of the coaches from Bedford to Peterborough, but the journeys take varying lengths. The last service of the day tends to take the longest, but could be the most convenient for anyone travelling after work.

National Express Bedford to Peterborough

Four coaches from Bedford to Peterborough are operated by National Express each day. They start early in the morning and finish late in the evening. The buses stop at a number of places along the way and there is a choice of three coach stations within Peterborough itself.

Bedford to Peterborough coach: Services on Board

National Express guarantees a seat on board for everyone who buys a ticket. These seats are comfortable and with plenty of legroom, as well as individual air-conditioning controls. Entertainment is provided for free in the form of the VUER system, offering hours of TV and films. It's possible to charge devices throughout the journey, due to the accessibility of USB ports. National Express also provides free WiFi as standard aboard its coaches. Passengers can take one case measuring 75 cm x 50 cm x 32 cm, or two cases no larger than 70 cm x 45 cm x 70 cm, as standard. Together, these cases must not weigh more than 20 kg. In addition, one piece of soft hand luggage measuring no more than 45 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm can be brought on board. Anyone needing to bring extra luggage can pay for up to five more cases to be stowed in the luggage compartment of the bus. No pets are allowed on board National Express coaches from Bedford to Peterborough, although assistance dogs are permitted. Bikes must be folded up and wrapped in order to be transported aboard the bus. Most of the coaches between Bedford and Peterborough are equipped with a passenger lift to allow disabled travellers access in their wheelchairs. National Express recommends anyone requiring additional help to contact its Assistance Travel Team 36 hours prior to departure.