Bus and Coach from Dartford to Bedford: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Dartford to Bedford

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dartford to Bedford from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

tomorrow

£25

Monday

Tuesday

£22

Wednesday

Thursday

£22

Friday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 20m	14:00	Dartford	Bus Station	19:20	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 14:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
National Express	5h 50m	17:30	Dartford	Bus Station	23:20	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 17:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	4h 45m	08:40	Dartford	Bus Station	13:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 08:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Dartford to Bedford via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  3h 45m
  
  0
  
  08:40
  
  Dartford
  Bus Station
  
  09:55
  
  London
  Elephant and Castle
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 08:40:00 to Elephant and Castle, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- National Express
  
  2h 25m
  
  0
  
  10:00
  
  London
  Finchley Road Station
  
  12:25
  
  Bedford
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £16
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 10:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 45m	08:40	Dartford	Bus Station	14:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 08:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	5h 35m	14:00	Dartford	Bus Station	19:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 14:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 15m	17:55	Dartford	Bus Station	23:10	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 17:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 45m	08:40	Dartford	Bus Station	14:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 08:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	5h 35m	14:00	Dartford	Bus Station	19:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 14:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 15m	17:55	Dartford	Bus Station	23:10	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 17:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Dartford to Bedford is £22 on 26/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dartford and Bedford

See here how frequent the connections between Dartford and Bedford are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Dartford to Bedford. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Dartford and Bedford.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 coaches from Dartford to Bedford, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Dartford and Bedford, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Dartford to Bedford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Dartford to Bedford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dartford to Bedford starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Coach	08:40
Latest Coach	17:55
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	5,294.5 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Dartford to Bedford

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Dartford for Bedford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 31/01/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

Thursday 29/01

Friday 30/01

Saturday 31/01

Sunday 01/02

£25

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£22

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£22

Friday 06/02

Saturday 07/02

£22

Sunday 08/02

£24

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Dartford to Bedford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dartford to Bedford, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £22, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Dartford to Bedford. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dartford to Bedford, with £22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £22.

How to save money travelling from Dartford to Bedford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Dartford to Bedford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Dartford to Bedford, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Dartford to Bedford are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Dartford and Bedford

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Dartford and Bedford.

Bus Station

Greenhith

Southdowns Church

Central Coach Station

Allhallows

St Nicholas Church

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dartford to Bedford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Dartford to Bedford? Or which bus companies serve the route Dartford to Bedford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dartford to Bedford bus

How much does a Dartford - Bedford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Dartford - Bedford bus trip is available from £22 and takes 5h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dartford to Bedford?

The connection Dartford to Bedford is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £30. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Dartford - Bedford route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Dartford to Bedford is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bedford from Dartford take?

The quickest coach from Dartford to Bedford is provided by National Express and takes 4h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £30. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dartford to Bedford?

The earliest bus to Bedford departs from Dartford at 08:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Dartford to Bedford?

The latest bus to Bedford departs from Dartford at 17:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Dartford - Bedford route?

Passengers looking to travel from Dartford to Bedford can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dartford and Bedford?

You can check all the direct connections between Dartford and Bedford by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bedford from Dartford?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Dartford Bedford bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dartford Bedford bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Dartford to Bedford on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Dartford to Bedford?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dartford to Bedford

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Dartford and to Bedford

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dartford and to Bedford. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!