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

By bus and train

To get from Cambridge to Bedford in Bedford, take the 400 bus from Skylane Hotel, Horley station to Redhill Bus Station Redhill (1) station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from Redhill station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is £11.20.

165min£11.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 400400
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Bedford
Leaves from Skylane Hotel, Horley
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skylane Hotel, Horley
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Caterham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redhill Bus Station Redhill (1)
    ID 1
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Redhill
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    108 min
  • 7
    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 100 and THAMESLINK

To get from Cambridge to Bedford in Bedford, take the 100 bus from Skylane Hotel, Horley station to Salbrook Road, Salfords station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from Salfords station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is £11.20.

156min£11.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Bedford
Leaves from Skylane Hotel, Horley
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skylane Hotel, Horley
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Redhill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salbrook Road, Salfords
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salfords
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    117 min
  • 7
    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 Cambridge to Bedford
The distance between Cambridge, Bedford and Bedford, Bedford is approximately 77.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge 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 Cambridge

Cambridge is located at Bonehurst Road, Bedford and the nearest public transport station is Skylane Hotel, Horley.

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Skylane Hotel, Horley
  • Chestnut Road, Horley
  • Cross Oak Lane, Salfords
Public transport stations close to Bedford, Bedford

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

Train stations close to Bedford:

  • Bedford St Johns

Bus stations close to Bedford:

  • Bus Station, Bedford
  • St Paul's Square, Bedford
  • Pilgrims House, Bedford
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 100 and THAMESLINK

To get from Cambridge to Bedford in Bedford, take the 100 bus from Skylane Hotel, Horley station to Salbrook Road, Salfords station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from Salfords station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is £11.20.

156min£11.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Bedford
Leaves from Skylane Hotel, Horley
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skylane Hotel, Horley
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Redhill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salbrook Road, Salfords
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salfords
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    117 min
  • 7
    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 Cambridge to Bedford?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 400, Bus line THAMESLINK.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 100, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Bedford?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cambridge to Bedford?

    The 400 bus line goes from Skylane Hotel, Horley station near Cambridge in Horley to Caterham station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Caterham station near Bedford in Bedford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge to Bedford by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cambridge in Horley and Bedford in Bedford by bus and train is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cambridge to get to Bedford?

    Get on the 400 bus from the Skylane Hotel, Horley stop near Cambridge in Horley.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cambridge and Bedford?

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

  • When is the first train from Cambridge to Bedford?

    The first train from Cambridge in Horley to Bedford in Bedford is Thameslink. It leaves the Salfords station at 06:39.

  • How much is the bus fare from Cambridge to Bedford?

    The ride from Cambridge to Bedford costs £11.20.

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