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Compare train and coach for York to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 207 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£55 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Bedford:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Bedford costing on average £55.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 1m.
Tickets start at around £55 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-12.65. The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 59m 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 York to Bedford:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Bedford costing on average £55.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 1m.
- Around 7 coaches per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Bedford as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains to go to Bedford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bedford by coach.
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