The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bradford to Bedford
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bradford to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bradford to Bedford will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
To travel from Bradford to Bedford you need to make at least one change.
NX561 · UCX518:204h50Bradford, Nelson Street N223:10Bedford, Bus Station£421One-way1 change
NX561 · UCX518:204h50Bradford, Nelson Street N223:10Bedford, Bus Station£421One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bradford to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 204 km
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bradford to Bedford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bradford to Bedford coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 29 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX561 · UCX5 | 17:20 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 4h50 | 22:10 Bedford, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bradford to Bedford
Buses from Bradford to Bedford run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:55, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 204 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 204 km |
Average bus duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 01:55 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: National Express from Bradford to BedfordYou can travel by bus between Bradford to Bedford with National Express for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bradford to Bedford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford to Bedford by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bedford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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