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 October
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in October
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 44 km from Bedford. The shortest flight to Bedford from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bedford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city center, Bedford is the busiest station in Bedford. Another popular train station is Bedford Flitwick, located 15 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 74 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bedford takes 185 km and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 217 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 the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bedford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city center, Bedford is the busiest station in Bedford. Another popular train station is Bedford Flitwick, located 15 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 74 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bedford takes 185 km and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Bedford

CBGCambridge
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Bedford

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,524 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,017 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,454 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,577 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,301 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,402 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, 792 reviews)
$114+
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Holiday Inn Express Bedford By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2118 reviews)
$56+
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Mitchell Hall
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1026 reviews)
$72+
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Verve Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1404 reviews)
$78+
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Bedford Swan Hotel and Thermal Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2447 reviews)
$137+
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The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2052 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99. 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 Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99. 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 Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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