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 Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bedford to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 01m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bedford using National Express or FlixBus.

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 Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bedford to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 01m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bedford using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Bedford

BHXBirmingham
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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, 781 reviews)
$115+
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The George Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 307 reviews)
$149+
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Cranfield Management Development Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1233 reviews)
$80+
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Mitchell Hall
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 999 reviews)
$73+
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Holiday Inn Express Bedford By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2088 reviews)
$74+
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Verve Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1385 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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