What is the best way to travel from Northampton to Bedford?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains and Buses for the journey to Bedford from Northampton. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Bedford from Northampton?
You can get to Bedford with just $26 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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National Express1h 50m06:15 AMNorthamptonTown Centre8:05 AMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 6:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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National Express2h 10m08:45 AMNorthamptonTown Centre10:55 AMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 8:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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National Express2h 0m011:25 AMNorthamptonTown Centre1:25 PMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 11:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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National Express2h 40m01:55 PMNorthamptonTown Centre4:35 PMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 1:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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National Express2h 25m04:10 PMNorthamptonTown Centre6:35 PMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 4:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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West Midlands Trains1h 11m09:18 AMNorthamptonCentral Station10:29 AMBedfordSt Johns Train station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 9:18:00 AM to St Johns Train station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 10:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 11m
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West Midlands Trains1h 11m010:18 AMNorthamptonCentral Station11:29 AMBedfordSt Johns Train station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 10:18:00 AM to St Johns Train station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 11:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 11m
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West Midlands Trains1h 5m06:50 AMNorthamptonCentral Station7:55 AMBedfordSt Johns Train station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 6:50:00 AM to St Johns Train station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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West Midlands Trains1h 19m07:18 AMNorthamptonCentral Station8:37 AMBedfordSt Johns Train station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 7:18:00 AM to St Johns Train station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 8:37:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
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West Midlands Trains2h 25m07:30 AMNorthamptonCentral Station9:55 AMBedfordCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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National Express3h 0m06:25 AMNorthamptonTown Centre9:25 AMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 6:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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National Express2h 30m08:55 AMNorthamptonTown Centre11:25 AMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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National Express2h 0m011:25 AMNorthamptonTown Centre1:25 PMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 11:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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National Express2h 30m01:55 PMNorthamptonTown Centre4:25 PMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 1:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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National Express2h 15m04:10 PMNorthamptonTown Centre6:25 PMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 4:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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What are the fastest trips from Northampton to Bedford?
You can get to Bedford from Northampton in just 1h 5m with a Train from West Midlands Trains. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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West Midlands Trains1h 5m06:50 AMNorthamptonCentral Station7:55 AMBedfordSt Johns Train station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 6:50:00 AM to St Johns Train station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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West Midlands Trains1h 11m09:18 AMNorthamptonCentral Station10:29 AMBedfordSt Johns Train station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 9:18:00 AM to St Johns Train station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 10:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 11m
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West Midlands Trains1h 11m010:18 AMNorthamptonCentral Station11:29 AMBedfordSt Johns Train station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 10:18:00 AM to St Johns Train station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 11:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 11m
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West Midlands Trains1h 19m07:18 AMNorthamptonCentral Station8:37 AMBedfordSt Johns Train station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 7:18:00 AM to St Johns Train station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 8:37:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
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West Midlands Trains2h 25m07:30 AMNorthamptonCentral Station9:55 AMBedfordCentral Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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National Express1h 50m06:15 AMNorthamptonTown Centre8:05 AMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 6:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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National Express2h 0m011:25 AMNorthamptonTown Centre1:25 PMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 11:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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National Express2h 10m08:45 AMNorthamptonTown Centre10:55 AMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 8:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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National Express2h 25m04:10 PMNorthamptonTown Centre6:35 PMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 4:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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National Express2h 40m01:55 PMNorthamptonTown Centre4:35 PMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/18/2026 1:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/18/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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National Express2h 0m011:25 AMNorthamptonTown Centre1:25 PMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 11:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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National Express2h 15m04:10 PMNorthamptonTown Centre6:25 PMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 4:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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National Express2h 30m08:55 AMNorthamptonTown Centre11:25 AMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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National Express2h 30m01:55 PMNorthamptonTown Centre4:25 PMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 1:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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National Express3h 0m06:25 AMNorthamptonTown Centre9:25 AMBedfordCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 6:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Northampton to Bedford
What are the most popular stations in Northampton and Bedford?
In Northampton, you will usually depart from Town Centre, London Road/A508 or Central Station, while in Bedford you will be arriving at St Nicholas Church, St Johns Train station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bedford from Northampton? With 7 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Northampton and Bedford, you can pay as low as $26 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from West Midlands Trains: you will get to Bedford in just 1h 5m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Northampton and Bedford are National Express and West Midlands Trains, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Northampton and Bedford is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Blisworth or to Bedford, MA, and look at flights from Coventry Airport, and landing at Boston Logan Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Northampton to Bedford?
The most popular companies between Northampton and Bedford, are National Express and West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: West Midlands Trains
All you need to know when you travel from Northampton to Bedford
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Northampton to Bedford. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Northampton to Bedford
How can I reach Bedford from Northampton?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Bedford from Northampton.
How far is Bedford from Northampton?
The distance between Northampton and Bedford is 3,228.4 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Northampton and Bedford?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 140 kgs of CO2, a train 182 kgs, a car 883 kgs, and a flight 1,278 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Northampton to Bedford?
You can get to Bedford with just $26 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Northampton to Bedford?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bedford in just 1h 5m with a Train from West Midlands Trains.
More routes to Northampton and to Bedford
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Northampton and to Bedford. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Northampton
- Bedford to Northampton
- Birmingham to Northampton
- Coventry to Northampton
- Derby to Northampton
- Leeds to Northampton
- Leicester to Northampton
- Liverpool to Northampton
- London Heathrow Airport to Northampton
- London Stansted Airport to Northampton
- London to Northampton
- Luton Airport to Northampton
- Luton to Northampton
- Manchester Airport to Northampton
- Manchester to Northampton
- Nottingham to Northampton
- Oxford to Northampton
- Sheffield to Northampton
- Southampton to Northampton
- Stoke-on-Trent to Northampton
- Trips to Bedford
- London to Bedford
- Nottingham to Bedford
- Sheffield to Bedford
