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, The Burrow at the Blues (The Burrow at The Blues Goldington Road) and The Knife & Cleaver (The Grove, Houghton Conquest) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Sun Inn (Grange Rd) and Rajkot (6 St Mary's St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bedford.

When to visit Bedford

Bedford in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
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 44 km from Bedford. The shortest flight to Bedford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Bedford to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Bedford takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 185 km.

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 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Bedford to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Bedford takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Bedford

BHXBirmingham
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (7,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,098 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,842 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,685 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,362 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Hiring a car in Bedford

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.62 and $48.83.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.62 and $48.83.

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