Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bedford has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bedford

If you’re looking for affordable options, CaRumBar (11 Howard St) and Roca (17 Castle Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Bedford

Bedford in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 258
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 258
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bedford to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around AED 84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about AED 206 for a 1h 50m 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 CarWiz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bedford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bedford takes 135 miles and will cost you around AED 22. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 160 miles.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bedford to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around AED 84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about AED 206 for a 1h 50m 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 CarWiz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bedford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bedford takes 135 miles and will cost you around AED 22. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 160 miles.

Airports near Bedford

BHXBirmingham
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bedford

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,193 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,176 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Hiring a car in Bedford

Expect to pay AED 6.69 per litre in Bedford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 80.22 and AED 106.96. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.69 per litre in Bedford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 80.22 and AED 106.96. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.