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How to get from Ascension, Chelmsford to Bedford by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ascension, Chelmsford to Bedford in Bedford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 351 bus from Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre station to Brentwood Railway Station, Brentwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Farringdon station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 351351
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Bedford
Leaves from Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 6
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 351351
    Wait for bus
    351
    Brentwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brentwood Railway Station, Brentwood
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brentwood
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    71 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bedford
    Walk to
    Bedford
    Mayes Yard
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 42A, A5 and THAMESLINK

To get from Ascension, Chelmsford to Bedford in Bedford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 42A bus from King Edward VI School, Chelmsford station to Coach Station, Stansted Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A5 bus and finally take the THAMESLINK train from West Hampstead Thameslink station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min.

247min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 42A42A
Bus - A5A5
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Bedford
Leaves from King Edward VI School, Chelmsford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King Edward VI School, Chelmsford
    600 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 42A42A
    Wait for bus
    42A
    Bishops Stortford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 13
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - A5A5
    Wait for bus
    A5
    Marble Arch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Finchley Road & Frognal Station, West Hampstead
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Hampstead Thameslink
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bedford
    Walk to
    Bedford
    Mayes Yard
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ascension, Chelmsford to Bedford

The distance between Ascension, Chelmsford, Bedford and Bedford, Bedford is approximately 84.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ascension, Chelmsford to Bedford by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bedford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ascension, Chelmsford

Ascension, Chelmsford is located at Maltese Road, Bedford and the nearest public transport station is Kirklees, Chelmsford.

Bus stations close to Ascension, Chelmsford:

  • Kirklees, Chelmsford
  • Rose & Crown, Chelmsford
  • Corporation Road, Chelmsford

Public transport stations close to Bedford, Bedford

Bedford is located at Mayes Yard, Bedford and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Bedford.

Bus stations close to Bedford:

  • Bus Station, Bedford
  • Pilgrims House, Bedford
  • River Street, Bedford

Alternative route by bus and train via 42A, A5 and THAMESLINK

To get from Ascension, Chelmsford to Bedford in Bedford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 42A bus from King Edward VI School, Chelmsford station to Coach Station, Stansted Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A5 bus and finally take the THAMESLINK train from West Hampstead Thameslink station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min.

247min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 42A42A
Bus - A5A5
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Bedford
Leaves from King Edward VI School, Chelmsford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King Edward VI School, Chelmsford
    600 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 42A42A
    Wait for bus
    42A
    Bishops Stortford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 13
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - A5A5
    Wait for bus
    A5
    Marble Arch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Finchley Road & Frognal Station, West Hampstead
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Hampstead Thameslink
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bedford
    Walk to
    Bedford
    Mayes Yard
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ascension, Chelmsford to Bedford?

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line 351, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ascension, Chelmsford to Bedford?

    The alternative route takes 247 minutes, using Bus line 42A, Bus line A5, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ascension, Chelmsford and Bedford?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ascension, Chelmsford to Bedford?

    The 351 bus line goes from Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre station near Ascension, Chelmsford in Chelmsford to Brentwood station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bedford station near Bedford in Bedford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ascension, Chelmsford to Bedford by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ascension, Chelmsford in Chelmsford and Bedford in Bedford by bus and train is about 3 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ascension, Chelmsford to get to Bedford?

    Get on the 351 bus from the Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre stop near Ascension, Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ascension, Chelmsford and Bedford?

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

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