What Should I Do In Bedford?
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FAQs About Bedford
How Do I Get To Bedford?
To get to Bedford by car:
- From London, take the M1 northbound and exit at junction 13. Follow signs for A421 towards Bedford.
- From Birmingham, take the M6 southbound, then M1 southbound and exit at junction 14. Follow signs for A421 towards Bedford.
- From Cambridge, take the A428 westbound and continue onto the A421 towards Bedford.
To get to Bedford by train:
- From London, take the train from St. Pancras International or Thameslink stations to Bedford. Journey time is approximately 35-40 minutes.
- From Birmingham, take the train from New Street station to Bedford. Journey time is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- From Cambridge, take the train from Cambridge station to Bedford. Journey time is approximately 40-45 minutes.
If you're already in Bedfordshire, you can also get to Bedford from nearby towns and landmarks:
- From Milton Keynes, take the A421 towards Bedford or take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Bedford.
- From Luton, take the A6 towards Bedford or take the train from Luton station to Bedford.
- From Woburn Abbey, take the A4012 towards Bedford.
To avoid heavy traffic, it's best to avoid peak travel times if possible.
What's The Nearest Airport To Bedford?
The closest airport to Bedford is London Luton Airport, which is located approximately 20 miles away. The quickest route is to take the M1 southbound, which should take around 30 minutes depending on traffic. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton Airport Parkway station to Bedford station, which takes around 22 minutes.
Where Is Bedford?
