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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 £32. 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 £32, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 207 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£55 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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.

This is compared to other travel options from York to Bedford:
A coach is £23 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 4h 31m.
- Around 8 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, Rail Station and arrive in Bedford, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
- Travel with 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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