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Compare coach and train for Cheltenham to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 114 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Bedford:
A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Bedford costing on average £77.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 28m.
Tickets start at around £77 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£54. The journey takes 2h 46m versus 2h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Bedford:
A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Bedford costing on average £77.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Bedford as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Cheltenham and arrive in Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Bedford St Johns (BSJ).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway to go to Bedford by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bedford by coach.
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