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, Il Basilico (12 Mill St) and Spaghetti John's (Unit 1, Castle Lane) are great picks.
When to visit Bedford
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.
How to Get to Bedford
Plane
Although Bedford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 44 km from Bedford. The shortest flight to Bedford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bedford to Milton Keynes takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $49 for a 1h 42m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Bedford is the busiest station in Bedford. Another popular train station is Bedford Flitwick, located 15 km 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bedford takes 217 km and will cost you around $16. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Bedford
Where to stay in Bedford
Average rates range from around $154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $198 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford
Hiring a car in Bedford
Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.44 and $49.91. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Niro or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.