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 5 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 March
Estimated hotel price
$53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in March
Estimated hotel price
$53
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 11h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bedford to Swindon takes 0h 56m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chippenham, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 09m 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Bedford takes 120 miles and will cost you around $17. From Swindon, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 125 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 11h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bedford to Swindon takes 0h 56m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chippenham, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 09m 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Bedford takes 120 miles and will cost you around $17. From Swindon, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Bedford

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,324 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,868 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,636 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,836 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,301 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,666 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (342 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,325 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,085 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,854 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bedford

Average rates range from around $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $145 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

B&B Harlington Manor
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 668 reviews)
$95+
The Eaton Oak
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 725 reviews)
$134+
Pilgrims Progress Wetherspoon
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2096 reviews)
$93+
Cranfield Management Development Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1124 reviews)
$72+
Mitchell Hall
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 884 reviews)
$62+
Holiday Inn Express Bedford
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1953 reviews)
$72+

Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $13 per day, on average, or $64 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bedford costs $13 per day, on average, or $64 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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