How to get from Acton to Bedford by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Acton to Bedford in London, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 266 bus from North Acton Station (Z) station to Willesden Junction Station (L) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from West Hampstead Thameslink station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 266266
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from North Acton Station (Z)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Acton Station (Z)
    ID Z
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 266266
    Wait for bus
    266
    Brent Cross, Shopping Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willesden Junction Station (L)
    ID L
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Willesden Junction
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Stratford (London)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Hampstead
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Hampstead Thameslink
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 9
    Ride to train station Bedford
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tube

To get from Acton to Bedford in London, you’ll need to take 2 tube lines and one train line: take the CENTRAL tube from North Acton station to Holborn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PICCADILLY tube and finally take the THAMESLINK train from St Pancras station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is £13.00.

108min£13.00
Tube - CENTRAL
Tube - PICCADILLY
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from North Acton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tube station
    Start from tube station
    Acton
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for tube
    CENTRAL
    Epping
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Holborn
    22 min
  • 4
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for tube
    PICCADILLY
    Arnos Grove
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 7
    Ride to train station Bedford
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    66 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Acton to Bedford

The distance between Acton, London and Bedford, London is approximately 49.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Acton to Bedford by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Acton

Acton is located at Acton, London and the nearest public transport station is North Acton Station (X).

Tube stations close to Acton:

  • North Acton
  • East Acton
  • West Acton

Train stations close to Acton:

  • Harlesden
  • Acton Main Line

Bus stations close to Acton:

  • North Acton Station (X)
  • North Acton Station (E)
  • North Acton Station (Z)

Public transport stations close to Bedford, London

Bedford is located at Bedford, London and the nearest public transport station is Chaucer Road, Bedford.

Bus stations close to Bedford:

  • Chaucer Road, Bedford
  • Hurst Grove, Queens Park
  • Alexandra Road, Bedford

Related Routes

By train and tube

To get from Acton to Bedford in London, you’ll need to take 2 tube lines and one train line: take the CENTRAL tube from North Acton station to Holborn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PICCADILLY tube and finally take the THAMESLINK train from St Pancras station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is £13.00.

108min£13.00
Tube - CENTRAL
Tube - PICCADILLY
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from North Acton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tube station
    Start from tube station
    Acton
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for tube
    CENTRAL
    Epping
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Holborn
    22 min
  • 4
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for tube
    PICCADILLY
    Arnos Grove
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 7
    Ride to train station Bedford
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    66 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Acton to Bedford?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 266, Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Acton to Bedford?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct bus between Acton and Bedford in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Acton to Bedford in London?

    The 266 bus line goes from North Acton Station (Z) station near Acton to Brent Cross, Shopping Centre station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bedford station near Bedford in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Acton to Bedford in London by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Acton and Bedford in London by bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Acton to get to Bedford in London?

    Get on the 266 bus from the North Acton Station (Z) stop near Acton in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Acton and Bedford in London?

    Get off the bus at the Bedford station, which is closest to Bedford in London.

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