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 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 Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $56 for a 2h 21m 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

You can travel by bus to Bedford using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bedford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 150 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 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 Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $56 for a 2h 21m 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

You can travel by bus to Bedford using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bedford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Bedford

CBGCambridge
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Bedford

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,825 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,357 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,546 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,853 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,182 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

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B&B Harlington Manor
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 786 reviews)
$129+
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The Eaton Oak
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 812 reviews)
$114+
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Holiday Inn Express Bedford By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2192 reviews)
$61+
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Verve Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1421 reviews)
$70+
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The Old Mill Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 216 reviews)
$66+
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Travelodge Bedford Marston Moretaine
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 18 reviews)
$42+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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 (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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 (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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