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 14 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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bedford in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 89 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Bedford, with an average rainfall of 51 mm.

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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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bedford to Oxford takes 1h 02m and costs around C$ 71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 33 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Bedford is the busiest station in Bedford. Another popular train station is Bedford Flitwick, located 15 km from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bedford using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bedford takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 20. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 241 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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bedford to Oxford takes 1h 02m and costs around C$ 71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 33 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Bedford is the busiest station in Bedford. Another popular train station is Bedford Flitwick, located 15 km from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bedford using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bedford takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 20. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Bedford

BHXBirmingham
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (7,461 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,396 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,442 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,760 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,993 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,980 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,963 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,367 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,645 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (852 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,255 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,529 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,269 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,126 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,020 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,043 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,377 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

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Highfield Farm
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 222+
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Holiday Inn Express Bedford By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 91+
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Verve Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
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Bedford Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 155+
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The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 149+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre in Bedford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.31 and C$ 40.41. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre in Bedford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.31 and C$ 40.41. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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