The cheapest and fastest coaches from Loughborough to Bedford
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Loughborough to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Bedford will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 buses that leave Loughborough for Bedford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 86 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.
15:403h40Loughborough19:20Bedford£231One-way0 changes
14:453h35Loughborough18:20Bedford£251One-way0 changes
14:453h35Loughborough18:20Bedford£251One-way0 changes
15:403h40Loughborough19:20Bedford£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Loughborough to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough 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 train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 86 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Loughborough to Bedford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Bedford coaches for today, Saturday 6 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:40 Loughborough | 3h55 | 18:35 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Loughborough to Bedford by train or coach
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Why should you book Loughborough to Bedford coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Kinchbus or Arriva UK to find the best option for your trip from Loughborough to Bedford.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Loughborough to Bedford.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Loughborough to Bedford
Buses from Loughborough to Bedford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £10 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 07:10, the last at 19:15. The fastest coach covers the 86 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 86 km |
Average bus duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 7:10 |
Last bus 19:15 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Bus providers: National Express, Kinchbus, Arriva UK from Loughborough to BedfordYou can travel by bus between Loughborough to Bedford with National Express, Kinchbus, Arriva UK for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Loughborough to Bedford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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