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Bedford to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Manchester takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train 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 27m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 19m
£80–127

Bedford to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Bedford to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Manchester Piccadilly via Kettering and Nottingham in around 4h 19m.

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