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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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, The Legstraps (20 Keeley Lane Wootton) and Amici - Bedford (27 St Peters Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Oakley Arms, Harrold (98-104 High St) and CaRumBar (11 Howard St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bedford.

When to visit Bedford

Bedford in November
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in November
Estimated hotel price
$71
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 Eurostar. The train journey from Bedford to Oxford takes 0h 50m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 49m 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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bedford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 155 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Bedford to Oxford takes 0h 50m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 49m 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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bedford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Bedford

BHXBirmingham
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bedford

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,518 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,023 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,994 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,349 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,537 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,161 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,038 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,387 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

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The George Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 314 reviews)
$148+
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The Eaton Oak
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 789 reviews)
$120+
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Holiday Inn Express Bedford By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2109 reviews)
$62+
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Mitchell Hall
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1012 reviews)
$69+
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Verve Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1399 reviews)
$91+
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Bedford Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2437 reviews)
$139+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. 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 Compact rental cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. 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 Compact rental cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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