Victoria Picking answered The town of Bedford is located in England in the county town of Bedfordshire which can be found in the East of England.Towns near Bedford include:LondonKempstonClaphamGreat BarfordWilshamsteadThe county town of Bedford is one of Englands smallest counties and is only a 35 minute train journey away from England's capital, London.The town was built along the River Great Ouse, giving it one of the finest riverside settings in the country. Bedford has an estimated population of 80,000 and is divided into 10 wards or areas, these are:BrickhillCastleCauldwellDe ParysGoldingtonHarpurKingsbrookNewnhamPutnoe Queens Park