What is the best way to travel from Bournemouth to Bedford?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Bedford from Bournemouth?
You can reach Bedford with just £23 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express7h 30m014:30BournemouthTrain Station22:00BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 14:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express7h 45m008:50BournemouthTrain Station16:35BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 08:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express7h 5m010:30BournemouthTrain Station17:35BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 10:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express7h 30m013:30BournemouthTrain Station21:00BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 13:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express8h 10m008:25BournemouthUniversity16:35BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 08:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express7h 25m007:00BournemouthTrain Station14:25BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 07:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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National Express7h 5m013:00BournemouthTrain Station20:05BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 13:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express7h 20m013:40BournemouthTrain Station21:00BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 13:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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National Express5h 45m019:15BournemouthTrain Station01:00BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 19:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/03/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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National Express7h 0m015:00BournemouthUniversity22:00BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 15:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express6h 50m007:35BournemouthTrain Station14:25BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 07:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express7h 15m008:10BournemouthTrain Station15:25BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 08:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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National Express7h 5m010:20BournemouthTrain Station17:25BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 10:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express7h 40m013:40BournemouthTrain Station21:20BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 13:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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National Express7h 0m017:20BournemouthTrain Station00:20BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 17:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/03/2026 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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What are the fastest trips from Bournemouth to Bedford?
You can get to Bedford from Bournemouth in just 5h 45m with a Bus from National Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express7h 5m010:30BournemouthTrain Station17:35BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 10:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express7h 30m014:30BournemouthTrain Station22:00BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 14:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express7h 30m013:30BournemouthTrain Station21:00BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 13:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express7h 45m008:50BournemouthTrain Station16:35BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 08:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express8h 10m008:25BournemouthUniversity16:35BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 08:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express5h 45m019:15BournemouthTrain Station01:00BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 19:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/03/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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National Express7h 0m015:00BournemouthUniversity22:00BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 15:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express7h 5m013:00BournemouthTrain Station20:05BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 13:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express7h 20m013:40BournemouthTrain Station21:00BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 13:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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National Express7h 25m007:00BournemouthTrain Station14:25BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 07:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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National Express6h 50m007:35BournemouthTrain Station14:25BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 07:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express7h 0m017:20BournemouthTrain Station00:20BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 17:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/03/2026 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express7h 5m010:20BournemouthTrain Station17:25BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 10:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express7h 15m008:10BournemouthTrain Station15:25BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 08:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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National Express7h 40m013:40BournemouthTrain Station21:20BedfordCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 13:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Bournemouth to Bedford
What are the most popular stations in Bournemouth and Bedford?
In Bournemouth, you will usually depart from Train Station, Central Coach Station or Southbourne Train Station, while in Bedford you will be arriving at St Nicholas Church, St Johns Train station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bedford from Bournemouth? With 5 connections between 1 Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bournemouth and Bedford, you can pay as low as £23 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from National Express: you will get to Bedford in just 5h 45m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bournemouth and Bedford are National Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Bournemouth and Bedford is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bournemouth or to Bedford, MA, and look at flights from Bournemouth Airport, and landing at Boston Logan Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Bournemouth to Bedford?
The most popular companies between Bournemouth and Bedford, are National Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
All you need to know when you travel from Bournemouth to Bedford
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bournemouth to Bedford. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Bournemouth to Bedford
How can I reach Bedford from Bournemouth?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, with which you can get to Bedford from Bournemouth.
How far is Bedford from Bournemouth?
The distance between Bournemouth and Bedford is 5,181.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bournemouth and Bedford?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 140 kgs of CO2, a train 181 kgs, a car 881 kgs, and a flight 1,275 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bournemouth to Bedford?
You can get to Bedford with just £23 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Bedford?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bedford in just 5h 45m with a Bus from National Express.
More routes to Bournemouth and to Bedford
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bournemouth and to Bedford. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Bournemouth
- Bath to Bournemouth
- Bedford to Bournemouth
- Exeter to Bournemouth
- Glasgow to Bournemouth
- Guildford to Bournemouth
- Hull to Bournemouth
- Liverpool to Bournemouth
- Luton to Bournemouth
- Plymouth to Bournemouth
- Portsmouth to Bournemouth
- Slough to Bournemouth
- Southampton to Bournemouth
- Stoke-on-Trent to Bournemouth
- Winchester to Bournemouth
- Trips to Bedford
- Birmingham to Bedford
- London to Bedford
