With a population of 86,658, Bedford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bedford has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Legstraps (20 Keeley Lane Wootton) and Amici - Bedford (27 St Peters Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Oakley Arms, Harrold (98-104 High St) and CaRumBar (11 Howard St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bedford.
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.
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 Australia departs from Perth and takes around 21h 35m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bedford to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $72 for a 1h 46m 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.
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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Bedford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 135 miles.
Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $222 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.16 and $45.55. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota iQ or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.