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Compare train for Wakefield to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 186 km
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4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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FAQs: Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Bedford.

There are 2 travel options between Wakefield and Bedford. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between Wakefield and Bedford is a train with an average price of £21.
This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Bedford:
Taking a train costs £8 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £29 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Wakefield to Bedford is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 41 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bedford that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 5 h 20 min of travel time.
Bedford is approximately 115 miles away from Wakefield.
The average frequency per day from Wakefield to Bedford is:
- Around 2 coaches per day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Wakefield to Bedford as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Wakefield to Bedford:
The following travel companies offer services from Wakefield to Bedford:
- Travel with National Express for coaches to Bedford. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Wakefield to Bedford tickets on Omio for £29.
- CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or LNER can take you to Bedford by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Northern Rail (3) from Wakefield to Bedford for £47.
Yes, there are direct routes from Wakefield to Bedford with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Bedford tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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