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Bedford to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Manchester takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. 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 42m
Duration
154 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
  2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 43m
£64–108

Bedford to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 42m. 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: 153.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Manchester Piccadilly via Kettering, Leicester, and Nuneaton in around 3h 43m.

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