Bedford to Manchester Trains

Bedford to Manchester trains

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The average train between Bedford and Manchester takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. 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.

3h 33m
Duration: 152 mi
Distance: £62
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Bedford St Johns to Bletchleytrain Bedford - Bletchley
Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

3h 17m

£51–85

Bedford to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Manchester? 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.

Bedford to Manchester trains

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Bedford to Manchester train times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM

7:13 AM → 10:05 AM

8:11 AM → 11:05 AM

9:27 AM → 12:05 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM

7:13 AM → 10:05 AM

8:11 AM → 11:05 AM

9:27 AM → 12:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM

7:13 AM → 10:05 AM

8:11 AM → 11:05 AM

9:27 AM → 12:05 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM

7:13 AM → 10:05 AM

8:11 AM → 11:05 AM

9:27 AM → 12:05 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM

7:13 AM → 10:05 AM

8:11 AM → 11:05 AM

9:27 AM → 12:05 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:05 AM

7:50 AM → 11:05 AM

8:50 AM → 12:05 PM

9:50 AM → 1:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Bedford St Johns to Bletchley

Train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Train from Kettering to Nottingham

Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly

Bedford to Manchester trains

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Bedford to Manchester train times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM

7:13 AM → 10:05 AM

8:11 AM → 11:05 AM

9:27 AM → 12:05 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM

7:13 AM → 10:05 AM

8:11 AM → 11:05 AM

9:27 AM → 12:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM

7:13 AM → 10:05 AM

8:11 AM → 11:05 AM

9:27 AM → 12:05 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM

7:13 AM → 10:05 AM

8:11 AM → 11:05 AM

9:27 AM → 12:05 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:05 AM

7:13 AM → 10:05 AM

8:11 AM → 11:05 AM

9:27 AM → 12:05 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:05 AM

7:50 AM → 11:05 AM

8:50 AM → 12:05 PM

9:50 AM → 1:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Bedford St Johns to Bletchley

Train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Train from Kettering to Nottingham

Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly

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Train trips from Bedford

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