The average bus between Ashton-under-Lyne and Bedford takes 5h 6m and the fastest bus takes 4h 14m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Ashton-under-Lyne and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashton-under-Lyne is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Bedford at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne station and arriving at Bedford station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Bedford is 186.3 km. The road distance is 279 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h.