The average bus between Bedford and Salford Quays takes 5h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford to Salford Quays. 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 every 2 hours between Bedford and Salford Quays. 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 Salford Quays at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Salford Quays? 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 Bedford to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Salford Quays station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Bedford to Salford Quays bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Salford Quays bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Bedford and Salford Quays is 192.9 km. The road distance is 276 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.