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The average train between Bedfordshire and Manchester takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedfordshire 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 54m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  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 47m
£74–112

Bedfordshire to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Bedfordshire and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedfordshire is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Bedford and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 54m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 54m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways8h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways8h 48m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 58m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 54m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways8h 48m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 24m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 50m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 24m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 8m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 58m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 54m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 3m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedfordshire 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.

Map of how to get from Bedfordshire to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Flitwick to Manchester Piccadilly via Bedford, Kettering, and Nottingham in around 4h 47m.

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