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How to get from Oxford to Bedford by bus?

By bus

To get from Oxford to Bedford in Bedford, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X5 bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford City Centre station to High Street, Buckingham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X5 bus and finally take the X5 bus from Central Railway Station, Central Milton Keynes station to Bus Station, Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X5X5
Bus - X5X5
Bus - X5X5
Walk to Bedford
Leaves from Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford City Centre
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford City Centre
    ID oxfamgwa
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - X5X5
    Wait for bus
    X5
    Buckingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Buckingham
    ID bucdwpag
    60 min
  • 4
    Bus - X5X5
    Wait for bus
    X5
    Central Milton Keynes
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Railway Station, Central Milton Keynes
    ID mltagjwa
    25 min
  • 6
    Bus - X5X5
    Wait for bus
    X5
    Bedford
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Bedford
    ID bfsdamwp
    59 min
  • 8
    Walk to Bedford
    Walk to
    Bedford
    Mayes Yard
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Oxford to Bedford in Bedford, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Oxford station to Paddington 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 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Bedford
Leaves from Oxford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oxford
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paddington
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    8 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
    66 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 Oxford to Bedford
The distance between Oxford, Bedford and Bedford, Bedford is approximately 53.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oxford to Bedford by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bedford – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Oxford

Oxford is located at Oxford, Bedford and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Oxford City Centre.

Bus stations close to Oxford:

  • Railway Station, Oxford City Centre
  • Frideswide Square, Oxford City Centre
  • Park End Street, Oxford City Centre
Public transport stations close to Bedford, Bedford

Bedford is located at Mayes Yard, Bedford and the nearest public transport station is Pilgrims House, Bedford.

Train stations close to Bedford:

  • Bedford St Johns

Bus stations close to Bedford:

  • Pilgrims House, Bedford
  • River Street, Bedford
  • St Paul's Square, Bedford

By train

To get from Oxford to Bedford in Bedford, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Oxford station to Paddington 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 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Bedford
Leaves from Oxford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oxford
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paddington
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    8 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
    66 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 Oxford to Bedford?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line X5, Bus line X5, Bus line X5.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Bedford?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oxford to Bedford?

    The X5 bus line goes from Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford City Centre station near Oxford in Oxford to Buckingham station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Buckingham station near Bedford in Bedford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oxford to Bedford by bus?

    The total travel time between Oxford in Oxford and Bedford in Bedford by bus is about 2 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the X5 bus from the Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford City Centre stop near Oxford in Oxford.

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

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

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