Bedford
Bedford to Stansted
Transfers Bedford–Stansted, out and back. The drive is 1 hour 43 minutes (48.6 miles), mostly via the A1, A507 and A120. It is 49.3 miles the other way too. Expect 59 minutes more than a run to Luton. Bedford St Johns station dates from 1984. Bedford sits by the River Great Ouse. The run ends at London Stansted, airport code STN.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur arrives at the door in Bedford and loads the luggage. Most travellers take an executive saloon. Allow 1 hour 43 minutes on the road plus the airline's check-in time; the pick-up time is set when you book. Neighbouring Ampthill is 95 minutes from Stansted, and Sandy 87 minutes. Back at Stansted, look for your name in arrivals; the bags go straight to the car. The car sets out from Oxford, 60.9 miles from Bedford.
- Bedford to London Stansted1 hr 43 min, 48.6 miles, in clear traffic
- London Stansted to Bedford1 hr 44 min, 49.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Bedford St Johns station opened in 1984.
Source: wikidata.orgBedford lies on or beside the River Great Ouse.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Stansted's IATA code is STN.
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.ukStatue of John Howard, in central Bedford, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Stansted by road from Bedford?
48.6 miles, 1 hour 43 minutes without traffic, via the A1 and A507.
Which airport is closest to Bedford?
London Luton, 44 minutes by road. Stansted is 1 hour 43 minutes.
My flight is running late: what then?
We track the flight; a late landing simply moves the meet.
Which railway station serves Bedford?
Bedford St Johns (BSJ) is in the town itself. A car avoids the change of trains and the luggage on the platform.
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.