Gatwick Airport Taxi Service is provided by Onward Travel Solutions Ltd. We offer a transfer service from Bedford to any U.K Airport, whether you need a car, people carrier, executive car, executive people carrier or minibus Onward Travel Solutions Ltd are here to help. If you are traveling to or from Gatwick Airport please select the type of journey required from the drop down and you will be able to extract an instant quote. If you are traveling to a different airport please click Reset and select the correct airport from the drop down. All our bookings are pre booked and pre paid for so you can rest assured we will be there to meet you or take you to your destination.
Gatiwck airport is 95 miles south of Bedford and can be accessed via the M1, M25 and M23. This journey in normal traffic conditions should take approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. If you are travelling to the airport please leave a longer amount of time in case you encounter any traffic congestion.
Overview of Bedford
Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire and is also the administrative centre for the wider borough of Bedford. It has an estimated population of 79,190 residents; this was proposed by the county s council in 2005. The villages within the borough are particularly popular with the commuters to Bedford. These villages consist of Biddenham, Bromham, Clapham, Elstow, Oakley, Sharnbrook, Shortstown, Wilstead and Wooton.
As well as being popular with the commuters Bedford is also home to a wide diversity of immigrants, including Italians, South Asians, Western European s and many others. Bedford is home to over one hundred immigrant languages making it one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse towns in Britain and the World.
Landmarks
Bedford s Principal church is St. Paul s Church its tall spire is one of the main features of the town. Another notable church is St. Peter s Church situated on St. Peter s Street. This church contains some of the oldest architectural remains in Bedford, the most ancient being the tow monoliths.
Tourism
Known for having one of the most superb riverside settings in the country you can enjoy the surrounding views from the Castle mound whilst looking over the River Ouse which passes through the town centre. You could also visit the Cecil Higgins art gallery which displays many pieces of artwork such as; watercolours, prints, drawings and ceramics plus many more.
Shopping and markets
Bedford s compact shopping centre is home to over 300 assorted shops from department stores to smaller retailers. The shopping centre is sure to keep you occupied for the whole day or even a weekend. Bedford also hosts two markets a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays and farmer s markets are held once a month.
We provide access to a large fleet of vehicle sizes and types. Regardless of your party size, luggage or special requirements, we can usually provide the perfect vehicle.
If you have any queries about vehicle suitability, please check our vehicle calculator.
Saloon Car: Ford Mondeo, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. Ford Mondeo or VW Passat or similar.
Executive Car: E Class Mercedes or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. E-Class Mercedes or similar.
Estate Car: Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 4 passengers plus 4 standard suitcases (23kg max). Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar.
People Carrier: VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar.
Executive People Carrier: Mercedes Viano or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. Mercedes Viano or similar.
8 Seater Minibus: VW Transporter or similar. These can accommodate 8 passengers plus up to 8 standard suitcases (23kg max). VW Transporter or similar.
Express By Holiday Inn Bedford
Elstow Interchange A6/A421, Bedford, MK42 9BB
Tel: 0870-400 8166
Holiday Inn Garden Court Sandy-Bedford (A1)
Girtford Bridge london Road, Sandy, SG19 1DH
Tel: 0870-400 8166
The Edwardian Hotel
15 Shakespeare Rd, Bedford, MK40 2DZ
Tel: 01234 211156
Flitwick Manor
Church Rd, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AE
Tel: 01525 712242
The George Hotel
High St, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4EP
Tel: 01525 860218
Premier Inn
Priory Country Park/Barkers La, Bedford, MK41 9DJ
Tel: 0870-197 7030
Shakespeare Hotel
27 Shakespeare Rd, Bedford, MK40 2DX
Tel: 01234 213147
The Knife & Cleaver Inn
The Grove, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LA
Tel: 01234 740387
The Paddington Hotel
157 Midland Rd, Bedford, MK40 1DW
Tel: 01234 293838
The Grafton Hotel
141-143 Midland Rd, Bedford, MK40 1DN
Tel: 01234 359294
Park Inn
St. Marys St, Bedford, MK42 0AR
Tel: 01234 799988
Travelodge
Beancroft Rd, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PZ
Tel: 0871-984 6011
Mill House Hotel
Mill Rd, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1NP
Tel: 01234 783920
Innkeepers Lodge Bedford (Goldington)
403 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK41 0DS
Tel: 0845-115 5151
Woodlands Manor Hotel
Woodlands Manor/Green La, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6EP
Tel: 01234 363281
The Barns
Cardington Rd, Bedford, MK44 3SA
Tel: 01234 270044
Bedford Swan Hotel
1 High St, Bedford, MK40 1RW
Tel: 01234 346565
Embankment Hotel
The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PD
Tel: 01234 248920
Cornfields Restaurant
Wilden Rd, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2NJ
Tel: 01234 378990
Queens Head
2 Rushden Rd, Milton Ernest, Bedford, MK44 1RU
Tel: 01234 822412
The Mill
32-34 Mill St, Bedford, MK40 3HD
Tel: 01234 359922
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