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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Bedford
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Bedford will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
Of the 5 buses that leave Luton for Bedford every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 29 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Luton to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 29 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price |
1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Luton to Bedford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Bedford coaches for today, Wednesday 24 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:55 Luton | 1h09 | 19:04 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:55 Luton | 1h09 | 20:04 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:49 Luton | 1h05 | 20:54 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:49 Luton | 1h05 | 21:54 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:49 Luton | 1h05 | 22:54 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:44 Luton | 1h05 | 07:49 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:14 Luton | 1h05 | 08:19 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:14 Luton | 1h05 | 09:19 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:14 Luton | 1h05 | 10:19 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:39 Luton | 1h05 | 11:44 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Bedford
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Buses from Luton to Bedford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 29 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 29 km |
Average bus duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: Stagecoach East from Luton to BedfordYou can travel by bus between Luton to Bedford with Stagecoach East for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Luton to Bedford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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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