Birmingham to Bedford bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Bedford

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£31

Average price

£32

Fastest journey

2 h 35 m

Average duration

3 h 35 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

105 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham to Bedford will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.

Fast coaches

Of the 3 buses that leave Birmingham for Bedford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 105 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
18:502h35
Birmingham
21:25Bedford
£311One-way
0 changes
National Express
07:053h55
Birmingham
11:00Bedford
£321One-way
0 changes
National Express
05:154h15
Birmingham
09:30Bedford
£331One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Birmingham to Bedford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £8.

Distance: 104 km

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Train

£24

Average Price

Cheapest

£32

Average Price

2h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 56m

Average total duration

2h 26m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Bedford

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Buses from Birmingham to Bedford run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £8
Distance
104 km
Average bus duration
2h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Buses per day
9
Fastest bus
2h 25m
First bus
00:25
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £8

Coach companies: National Express and Bus Birmingham to Bedford

National Express and Bus coaches will get you from Birmingham to Bedford from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Birmingham - Bedford coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Birmingham to Bedford coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: £22

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