Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bedford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bedford

With a population of 86,658, Bedford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Bedford

If you’re looking for affordable options, CaRumBar (11 Howard St) and Roca (17 Castle Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Bedford

Bedford in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bedford in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 89 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Bedford, with an average rainfall of 51 mm.

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How to Get to Bedford

Plane

Although Bedford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 28 miles from Bedford. The shortest flight to Bedford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bedford to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city centre, Bedford is the busiest station in Bedford. Another popular train station is Bedford Flitwick, located 9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 74 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bedford using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bedford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $29. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Bedford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 28 miles from Bedford. The shortest flight to Bedford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bedford to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city centre, Bedford is the busiest station in Bedford. Another popular train station is Bedford Flitwick, located 9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 74 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bedford using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bedford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $29. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Bedford

CBGCambridge
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (8,010 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,378 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,951 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,062 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Hiring a car in Bedford

Expect to pay $3.64 per litre in Bedford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.63 and $58.18. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.64 per litre in Bedford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.63 and $58.18. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.