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 44 km from Bedford. The shortest flight to Bedford from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by LNER. The train journey from Bedford to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $55 for a 3h 50m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bedford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bedford takes 209 km and will cost you around $7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 225 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 New York and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by LNER. The train journey from Bedford to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $55 for a 3h 50m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bedford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bedford takes 209 km and will cost you around $7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Bedford

BHXBirmingham
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bedford

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,803 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,759 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,236 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,233 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,342 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,528 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,739 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,178 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,937 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, 812 reviews)
$118+
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Cranfield Management Development Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1307 reviews)
$83+
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Holiday Inn Express Bedford By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2190 reviews)
$68+
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Mitchell Hall
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1051 reviews)
$71+
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Verve Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1421 reviews)
$71+
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Travelodge Bedford Marston Moretaine
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 18 reviews)
$36+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. 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 Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. 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 Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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