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Cities Near Bedford

Cities near Bedford, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Milton Keynes, Wellingborough, Dunstable. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Bedford, UK is Milton Keynes, about 14 mi (22 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Milton Keynes14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Wellingborough15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Dunstable17 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Northampton19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Stevenage20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Cambridge25 mi / 40 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Hemel Hempstead26 mi / 42 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Aylesbury26 mi / 43 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Corby27 mi / 43 km52 minDrive/railDay trip
Peterborough32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Bedford

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Milton Keynes, Wellingborough, Dunstable, Northampton, Stevenage. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Bedford include Milton Keynes, Wellingborough, Dunstable, Northampton, Stevenage. The closest is Milton Keynes, about 14 miles (22 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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