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Compare train for Bath to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £142 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £142, while a train costs an average of £142.
Distance: 155 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£142 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 16m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (2h 27m by train vs 2h 56m by car). Tickets start at around £142 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Bath to Bedford
Travel to Bedford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bath to Bedford.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 16m.
- Around 10 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Bedford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bedford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bedford by coach.
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