The average bus between Bedford and Wigan takes 6h 29m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford to Wigan. 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 4 hours between Bedford and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Wigan at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Wigan? 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 Wigan. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Wigan station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Bedford to Wigan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Wigan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Bedford and Wigan is 214 km. The road distance is 309 km.
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 55m.