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 4 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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bedford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 34m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bedford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 170 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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bedford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 34m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bedford takes 135 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Bedford

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CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bedford

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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

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The George Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 296 reviews)
$151+
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The Eaton Oak
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 755 reviews)
$126+
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Mitchell Hall
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 940 reviews)
$73+
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Holiday Inn Express Bedford
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2025 reviews)
$82+
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Verve Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1346 reviews)
$87+
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The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1960 reviews)
$110+
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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. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bedford, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bedford, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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