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Trip Overview

The average bus between St Helens and Bedford takes 6h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from St Helens 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.

6h 45m
Duration
196 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

St Helens to Bedford bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between St Helens and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Bedford at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Leigh Bus Station and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 4m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 19m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 59m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 4m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 59m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 50m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 49m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 49m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 19m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 4m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East7h 4m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East7h 4m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 4m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 19m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East5h 59m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 4m • 3 changes
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    Metro NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach East6h 19m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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.

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  • Distance: 196 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Bedford, England?

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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