Bedford benefits from its central location and excellent transport links connecting businesses with the rest of the world.
Situated between the M1 (junction 13) and the A1, and with 5 international airports within easy reach, businesses in Bedford have an important logistical advantage.
Road
Road Connections
- 8 miles from the A1
- 10 miles from the M1, junction 13
- 36 miles from the M25, junction 21
- 57 miles from London
- 84 miles from Birmingham
Rail
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Direct train to London St Pancras in 35 minutes. www.midlandmainline.com |
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Thameslink service to London every 15 minutes. www.thameslink.co.uk |
Eurostar
Bedford to Paris in 3 Hours!
The new Eurostar station at London St Pancras is currently under construction, Bedford will not only have excellent rail links with the rest of the UK, but also with mainland Europe. From 2007, passengers will be able to travel directly from Bedford to St Pancras in 35 minutes where a connecting Eurostar train will be waiting to continue the journey in only 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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St Pancras Station www.lcrhq.co.uk |
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Eurostar www.eurostar.com |
Air
There are 5 International airports within easy reach, including direct trains to Luton and Gatwick every 15 minutes. Nearby airports include:
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London Luton Airport www.london-luton.co.uk |
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London Heathrow Airport www.baa.co.uk |
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London Stansted Airport www.baa.co.uk |
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London Gatwick Airport www.baa.com |
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Birmingham Airport www.bhamintlairport.com |
Buses/Coaches
You can travel quickly in and around Bedford by bus, with regular routes operating within an efficient bus lane system. It is also possible to travel to a number of UK destinations with Stagecoach.
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Stagecoach Bedford www.stagecoachbus.com/bedford |
Park and Ride
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Bedford Park and Ride www.bedfordshire.gov.uk |
Leaflets giving full information on the timetable, as well as the location of Progress Park and all other stops, are being widely distributed. To request a leaflet, or for information on Bedford Park and Ride, please call 01234 343152.
