Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bedford has to offer.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in November
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bedford in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Bedford, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Bedford to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city center, Bedford is the busiest station in Bedford. Another popular train station is Bedford Flitwick, located 9 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 46 miles from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car 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 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 190 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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Bedford to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city center, Bedford is the busiest station in Bedford. Another popular train station is Bedford Flitwick, located 9 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 46 miles from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car 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 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Bedford

BHXBirmingham
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bedford

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

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The Eaton Oak
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 804 reviews)
$113+
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Holiday Inn Express Bedford By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2147 reviews)
$57+
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Mitchell Hall
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1043 reviews)
$68+
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Verve Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1417 reviews)
$91+
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Woodland Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1049 reviews)
$106+
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Bedford Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2470 reviews)
$139+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $26 per day, on average, or $78 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Bedford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bedford costs $26 per day, on average, or $78 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Bedford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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