Transfer from Gatwick Airport to Bedford
The historical area of Bedford, with its amazing landscapes is one of the most visited places in the UK. As you take a trip through Bedford you can’t miss the huge airship hangers at Cardington. The Hangars stands as a memory of Bedford’s wealthy aviation history. The town is also the place where Britain’s very first hot air balloon landed. You can find out more of Bedford’s aviation history visiting the Shuttleworth Collection where planes are maintained in full flying order and can be frequently observed on the skies over Old Warden. In case you are looking for a taxi at Gatwick Airport please use our Make a Booking page.
Bedford’s historical past dates back to the Saxon period, and was essential under the rule of King Alfred prior to the 1010 Danish strike. A great variety of shops can be found in Bedford which is also a place of great landscapes provided by the River Great Ouse and its parklands. Take a walk in Bedford Park is always something to remember but an even greater feeling is offered when strolling on The Embankment, along the river with its amazing gardens. Don’t forget to admire the lights that are lit at nightfall.
A great place for shopping is the Harpur Centre which provides Bedford’s tourists with 30 quality shops.
Transport from London Gatwick Airport to Bedford by Coach:
Bedford houses relatively big bus stations situated in the center of town, nevertheless there are only a small number of long range services. National Express operates 4 daily services to Bedford from London Gatwick Airport. An average Gatwick Airport to Bedford journey time is between 3 hours and 30 minutes and 4 hours and 30 minutes, depending on the service you take.
Transport from London Gatwick Airport to Bedford by Rail:
Bedford is served by First Capital Connect, East Midlands Trains and London Midland rail services. A trip to/from London St. Pancras to Bedford lasts about 40 minutes by East Midlands Trains and a little more than an hour with the First Capital Connect train. First Capital Connect also serves Gatwick Airport with four daytime rail services an hour to Bedford and also East Croydon, central London, Luton and Brighton
Transport by Car
Bedford is located straight between the A1 and M1 motorways. Park and Ride services are also offered. The distance between London Gatwick and Bedford is of 96 miles.
Transport by Taxi Transfer
A ride with 247 Airport Transfer will cost around 128 GBP for a saloon car. The ride will take approximately 2 hours.
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