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. 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
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.
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Train. The train journey from Bedford to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around ₹ 1,668 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about ₹ 2,585 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city centre, Bedford is the busiest station in Bedford. Another popular train station is Bedford Flitwick, located 9 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 46 miles from Bedford. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bedford takes 135 miles and will cost you around ₹ 334. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 834 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Bedford
Where to stay in Bedford
Average rates range from around ₹ 7,713 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,093 and up for a 5-star experience.