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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 prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 207 km
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£99 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Bedford from York by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from York to Bedford is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: York 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 York to Bedford.

There are 2 options to travel to Bedford from York including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from York to Bedford is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £40 compared to other travel options to Bedford:
Taking a coach costs £12 less than taking a train, which costs on average £52 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from York to Bedford is by train, which takes on average 3 h 23 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Bedford by coach takes 5 h 5 min on average.
Bedford is approximately 128 miles away from York.
The average frequency per day from York to Bedford is:
- 8 coaches per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bedford from York 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 York to Bedford:
The following travel companies offer services from York to Bedford:
- Travel with National Express to go to Bedford by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express York to Bedford tickets on Omio for £40.
- CrossCountry, LNER or Grand Central Trains can get you to Bedford by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with LNER from York to Bedford for £68 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from York to Bedford with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You can take a direct 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 trip.
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