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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

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.

18:502h35

Birmingham

21:25Bedford

£311One-way

0 changes

07:053h55

Birmingham

11:00Bedford

£321One-way

0 changes

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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Coach	Most popular Train
£24 Average Price Cheapest	£32 Average Price
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Bedford

United Kingdom

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

Fastest bus

2h 25m

First bus

00:25

Last bus

23:45

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

FAQs: Birmingham to Bedford coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Birmingham to Bedford with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Bedford.

Cheap coach tickets from Birmingham to Bedford can start from as little as £24 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Birmingham to Bedford is £32; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Birmingham to Bedford coach time is 3 h covering the 64 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Birmingham to Bedford leaves at 05: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Birmingham to Bedford leaves at 13: 45.

There are 10 coaches a day from Birmingham to Bedford which require at least one change with National Express or Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

When taking a coach from Birmingham to Bedford, you can count on National Express or Bus for the best way to get you to Bedford. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Bedford from Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

A trip to Bedford from Birmingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham to Bedford by coach is September.

You have options as you can travel from Birmingham to Bedford 2 different ways: coach or train.

No, the coach from Birmingham to Bedford has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Birmingham to Bedford.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Birmingham to Bedford.

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Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Birmingham to Bedford.