Bus Bedford to Dartford: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Bedford to Dartford

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bedford to Dartford from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

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Monday

Tuesday

from $34

Wednesday

from $34

Thursday

Friday

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

5h 0m

0

4:45 PM

Bedford
Central Bus Station

9:45 PM

Dartford
Bus Station

0

Economy

$34

A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2025 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
National Express

6h 50m

0

11:15 AM

Bedford
Central Bus Station

6:05 PM

Dartford
Bus Station

0

Economy

$35

A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2025 11:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express

7h 5m

0

5:45 AM

Bedford
Central Bus Station

12:50 PM

Dartford
Bus Station

0

Economy

$40

A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 5/6/2025 5:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/6/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Did you know that if you travel from Bedford to Dartford via London, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:25 AM
  
  Bedford
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:45 AM
  
  London
  Golders Green Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2025 5:25:00 AM to Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
- National Express
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  11:00 AM
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Dartford
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2025 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

5h 0m

0

4:45 PM

Bedford
Central Bus Station

9:45 PM

Dartford
Bus Station

0

Economy

$34

A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 5/7/2025 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/7/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
National Express

6h 50m

0

11:15 AM

Bedford
Central Bus Station

6:05 PM

Dartford
Bus Station

0

Economy

$35

A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 5/7/2025 11:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/7/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express

7h 5m

0

5:45 AM

Bedford
Central Bus Station

12:50 PM

Dartford
Bus Station

0

Economy

$41

A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 5/7/2025 5:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/7/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Did you know that if you travel from Bedford to Dartford via London, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:25 AM
  
  Bedford
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:45 AM
  
  London
  Golders Green Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2025 5:25:00 AM to Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
- National Express
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  11:00 AM
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Dartford
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2025 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $5

Frequency of bus connections between Bedford and Dartford

See here how frequent the connections between Bedford and Dartford are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Bedford to Dartford. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Bedford and Dartford.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 2 buses from Bedford to Dartford, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Bedford and Dartford, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bedford to Dartford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Bedford to Dartford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bedford to Dartford starting from $34!

Cheapest Bus	$34
Fastest Bus	5h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:45 AM
Latest Bus	4:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	3,290.9 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Bedford to Dartford

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Bedford for Dartford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/27

Monday 04/28

Tuesday 04/29

Wednesday 04/30

Thursday 05/01

Friday 05/02

Saturday 05/03

Sunday 05/04

Monday 05/05

Tuesday 05/06

$34

Wednesday 05/07

$34

Thursday 05/08

Friday 05/09

Saturday 05/10

$30

Sunday 05/11

Monday 05/12

Tuesday 05/13

Wednesday 05/14

Thursday 05/15

Friday 05/16

$29

Saturday 05/17

Sunday 05/18

Monday 05/19

Tuesday 05/20

Wednesday 05/21

Thursday 05/22

Friday 05/23

Saturday 05/24

The cheapest time to travel from Bedford to Dartford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bedford to Dartford, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $34, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bedford to Dartford. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $34.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bedford to Dartford, with $34. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

How to save money travelling from Bedford to Dartford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bedford to Dartford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bedford to Dartford, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bedford to Dartford are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bedford and Dartford

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bedford and Dartford.

Central Bus Station

Allhallows

St Nicholas Church

Bus Station

Greenhith

Southdowns Church

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bedford to Dartford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bedford to Dartford? Or which bus companies serve the route Bedford to Dartford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bedford to Dartford bus

How much does a Bedford Dartford bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $34 and takes 5h 0m to reach Dartford. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bedford to Dartford?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $34 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dartford.

On average, how many connections are available from Bedford to Dartford each day?

Every day, the Bedford to Dartford bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bedford to Dartford take?

The fastest bus from Bedford to Dartford is offered by National Express and takes 5h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $34. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bedford to Dartford?

The earliest bus arriving in Dartford from Bedford starts at 5:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bedford to Dartford?

The latest bus trip departing from Bedford for Dartford starts at 4:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bedford Dartford route?

When traveling by bus from Bedford to Dartford, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Dartford?

You can check all the direct connections between Bedford and Dartford by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Bedford to Dartford bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bedford Dartford bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bedford Dartford bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bedford to Dartford on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bedford to Dartford

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bedford and to Dartford

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bedford and to Dartford. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!