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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bedford and Manchester takes 4h 23m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bedford to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 23m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
4h 33m
£33–79

Bedford to Manchester bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Bedford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 167.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Manchester, England?

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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