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Leeds to Bedford Coach Timetable

Coach from Leeds to Bedford: Journey Information

There are 9 intercity coaches per day from Leeds to Bedford. Traveling by coach from Leeds to Bedford usually takes around 4 hours and 50 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Distance124 mi (199 km)
Shortest duration3h 55m
Cheapest price£23.53
Most frequent serviceNational Express
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What coach companies travel from Leeds to Bedford?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Leeds to Bedford. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express94h 51m£37.84
  • Book National Express from Leeds to Bedford from £21. There are 9 National Express schedules from Leeds to Bedford and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Bedford. In Leeds, National Express departs to Bedford from Leeds Coach Station and no other station. In Bedford, National Express arrives at Bus Sta Stop N and no other station.

    An average trip on National Express from Leeds to Bedford takes 4 hours and 51 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Bedford in 3 hours and 55 minutes .

    On weekends, National Express offers 9 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Bedford.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Leeds to Bedford

The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 50 minutes to cover the 124 miles from Leeds to Bedford. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 55 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Leeds to Bedford for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.

The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 19:00. To see the times for all coaches from Leeds to Bedford, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 9 scheduled coaches that travel from Leeds to Bedford every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.

City Information

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Leeds is where you should go if you're looking for action, entertainment, history, and culture in the Yorkshire area. Its vibrant community attracts visitors from all places, especially when sports, theatre, and dance events occur in the city.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the city's remarkable Victorian arcades as well as historic houses and estates. Start your tour at Shibden Hall in West Yorkshire, a landmark built in 1420. You should also drop by the Royal Armories Museum to see a spectacular display of arms and armours used in different parts of the world.

Leeds has long served as a destination for world-class performances and events. Leeds' entertainment calendar is one that never runs dry. Check out the Leeds Playhouse for some theatrical performances and The HiFi Club if you want to enjoy live music 'til the break of dawn.

Travelling to Leeds is scenic and straightforward on Northern Rail. The central train station in the city is located at New Station Street. Additional transportation is offered by the coaches serving the area: National Express, Megabus, and FlixBus. Thanks to affordable coach tickets, see how you can travel to Leeds and 4 other iconic United Kingdom cities for under £60.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Leeds?

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Main departure station: Leeds Coach Station

Leeds Coach Station is an expansive coach station between Quarry Hill and Leeds Kirkgate Markets near the city centre. The bright indoor waiting area includes plenty of space to prepare for boarding coaches. Passengers can also access several shops and cafes, toilets, and travel information inside the station. Several significant intercity coach companies operate service through the Leeds Coach Station, including Megabus, National Express, Arriva Bus, and more. This volume of carriers makes it easy and affordable to travel to cities like London, Manchester, York, and Liverpool from Leeds.

All coach stations in Leeds:

  • Leeds Coach Station

Where does the coach arrive in Bedford?

Main arrival station: Bus Sta Stop N

All coaches from Leeds arrive at one main station in Bedford.

Coach stations in Bedford:

  • Bus Sta Stop N

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