Bedford
A day in London from Bedford
From Bedford into London and home again. The run in is 56.0 miles, 1 hour 13 minutes in clear traffic via the A421, M1 and A41. The City of London is 81 minutes, Kensington 73. Historic England lists Bedford's Statue of John Howard at Grade I. Historic England lists Bedford's St Peter's Church at Grade I.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur picks you up at the door in Bedford. A luxury people-carrier is the usual car for a family day. You decide the running order; the chauffeur handles the stops and the waiting. The drive back to Bedford is 56.5 miles, 1 hour 14 minutes on a clear road. The same run from Kempston is 69 minutes; from Ampthill, 63 minutes. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 25 minutes from Bedford via the A34, M40 and A421.
- Bedford to Mayfair, London1 hr 13 min, 56 miles, in clear traffic
- Mayfair, London to Bedford1 hr 14 min, 56.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Statue of John Howard, in central Bedford, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSt Peter's Church, in central Bedford, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBedford is in Bedfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgBedford had about 92,000 residents in 2016.
Source: wikidata.orgBedford lies on or beside the River Great Ouse.
Source: wikidata.orgBedford is the county town of Bedfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgBedford is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Paul's Church, in central Bedford, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk
Price this journey
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Bedford into London?
1 hour 13 minutes to Mayfair (56.0 miles) in clear traffic; weekday mornings take longer.
Is the train not quicker?
Bedford St Johns station is on the doorstep; the car goes door to door with no change and no luggage on the platform.
Will the chauffeur stay with us in London?
Yes; the car stays close and comes to you when you are ready.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.