What is the best way to travel from Bedford to Leicester?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights to Leicester from Bedford. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Leicester from Bedford?
You can reach Leicester with just £19 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 Express2h 30m006:25BedfordCentral Coach Station08:55LeicesterBraunstone0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:25:00 to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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National Express2h 30m007:25BedfordCentral Coach Station09:55LeicesterBraunstone0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:25:00 to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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National Express2h 40m006:25BedfordCentral Coach Station09:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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National Express2h 40m007:25BedfordCentral Coach Station10:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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Virgin Atlantic20h 25m020:10Boston Logan AirportBoston Logan Airport21:35East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Atlantic goes from Boston Logan Airport, Boston Logan Airport (USA) at 22/02/2025 20:10:00 to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £539 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
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Delta Air Lines21h 10m019:25Boston Logan AirportBoston Logan Airport21:35East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Delta Air Lines goes from Boston Logan Airport, Boston Logan Airport (USA) at 22/02/2025 19:25:00 to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £567 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
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British Airways18h 35m022:00Boston Logan AirportBoston Logan Airport21:35East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Boston Logan Airport, Boston Logan Airport (USA) at 22/02/2025 22:00:00 to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £645 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
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Iberia14h 20m016:50Boston Logan AirportBoston Logan Airport12:10East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Iberia goes from Boston Logan Airport, Boston Logan Airport (USA) at 22/02/2025 16:50:00 to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £751 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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National Express2h 10m006:55BedfordCentral Coach Station09:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 06:55:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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National Express2h 10m007:55BedfordCentral Coach Station10:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 07:55:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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National Express2h 45m012:55BedfordCentral Coach Station15:40LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 12:55:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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National Express2h 55m013:55BedfordCentral Coach Station16:50LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 13:55:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express2h 25m007:15BedfordCentral Coach Station09:40LeicesterBraunstone0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 07:15:00 to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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National Express2h 35m007:15BedfordCentral Coach Station09:50LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 07:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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National Express2h 15m008:15BedfordCentral Coach Station10:30LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 08:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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National Express2h 20m009:15BedfordCentral Coach Station11:35LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 09:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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East Midlands Railway0h 48m008:00BedfordCentral Station08:48LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 08:00:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 08:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 48m
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East Midlands Railway0h 39m006:26BedfordCentral Station07:05LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:26:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 39m
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East Midlands Railway0h 38m007:11BedfordCentral Station07:49LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 07:11:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 07:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 38m
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East Midlands Railway0h 54m007:28BedfordCentral Station08:22LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 07:28:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 08:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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National Express2h 25m007:15BedfordCentral Coach Station09:40LeicesterBraunstone0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 07:15:00 to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Bedford to Leicester?
You can get to Leicester from Bedford in just 0h 38m with a Train from East Midlands Railway. 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 Express2h 30m006:25BedfordCentral Coach Station08:55LeicesterBraunstone0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:25:00 to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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National Express2h 30m007:25BedfordCentral Coach Station09:55LeicesterBraunstone0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:25:00 to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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National Express2h 40m006:25BedfordCentral Coach Station09:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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National Express2h 40m007:25BedfordCentral Coach Station10:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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Iberia14h 20m016:50Boston Logan AirportBoston Logan Airport12:10East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Iberia goes from Boston Logan Airport, Boston Logan Airport (USA) at 22/02/2025 16:50:00 to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £751 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
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British Airways18h 35m022:00Boston Logan AirportBoston Logan Airport21:35East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Boston Logan Airport, Boston Logan Airport (USA) at 22/02/2025 22:00:00 to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £645 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
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Virgin Atlantic20h 25m020:10Boston Logan AirportBoston Logan Airport21:35East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Atlantic goes from Boston Logan Airport, Boston Logan Airport (USA) at 22/02/2025 20:10:00 to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £539 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
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Delta Air Lines21h 10m019:25Boston Logan AirportBoston Logan Airport21:35East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Delta Air Lines goes from Boston Logan Airport, Boston Logan Airport (USA) at 22/02/2025 19:25:00 to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £567 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
Fastest Buses Saturday
Fastest Flights Saturday
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National Express2h 10m006:55BedfordCentral Coach Station09:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 06:55:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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National Express2h 10m007:55BedfordCentral Coach Station10:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 07:55:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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National Express2h 35m017:55BedfordCentral Coach Station20:30LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 17:55:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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National Express2h 45m012:55BedfordCentral Coach Station15:40LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 12:55:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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East Midlands Railway0h 38m007:11BedfordCentral Station07:49LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 07:11:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 07:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 38m
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East Midlands Railway0h 39m006:26BedfordCentral Station07:05LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:26:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 39m
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East Midlands Railway0h 48m008:00BedfordCentral Station08:48LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 08:00:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 08:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 48m
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East Midlands Railway0h 49m008:30BedfordCentral Station09:19LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 08:30:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 09:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 49m
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National Express2h 15m008:15BedfordCentral Coach Station10:30LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 08:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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National Express2h 20m009:15BedfordCentral Coach Station11:35LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 09:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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National Express2h 25m007:15BedfordCentral Coach Station09:40LeicesterBraunstone0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 07:15:00 to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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National Express2h 25m013:15BedfordCentral Coach Station15:40LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 13:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express2h 25m007:15BedfordCentral Coach Station09:40LeicesterBraunstone0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 07:15:00 to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Bedford to Leicester
What are the most popular stations in Bedford and Leicester?
In Bedford, you will usually depart from Central Station, St Nicholas Church or St Johns Train station, while in Leicester you will be arriving at Central Station, Fosse Park or St. Margaret's Bus 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 Leicester from Bedford? With 6 connections between 2 Bus, Train and Flight 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 Bedford and Leicester, you can pay as low as £19 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 Train from East Midlands Railway: you will get to Leicester in just 0h 38m.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 Bedford and Leicester are National Express, East Midlands Railway and Virgin Atlantic, 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 Bedford and Leicester 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 Bedford, MA or to Oadby, and look at flights from Boston Logan Airport, and landing at East Midlands 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 Bedford to Leicester?
The most popular companies between Bedford and Leicester, are National Express, East Midlands Railway and Virgin Atlantic. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: East Midlands Railway
Airlines: Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines, British Airways and 1 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Bedford to Leicester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bedford to Leicester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Bedford to Leicester
How can I reach Leicester from Bedford?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Leicester from Bedford.
How far is Leicester from Bedford?
The distance between Bedford and Leicester is 5,165.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bedford and Leicester?
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 139 kgs of CO2, a train 181 kgs, a car 878 kgs, and a flight 1,271 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bedford to Leicester?
You can get to Leicester with just £19 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Leicester?
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 Leicester in just 0h 38m with a Train from East Midlands Railway.
More routes to Bedford and to Leicester
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