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Manchester to Bedford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Bedford takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester 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.

4h 15m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
4h 44m
£31–72

Manchester to Bedford bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Bedford at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 165.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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