What is the cheapest way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford?

The cheapest way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford?

The fastest way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ashton-under-Lyne and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Cavendish Street and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford?

The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Bedford is 165 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford without a car?

The best way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs £50 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford bus from?

Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford bus arrive?

Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford.

Where can I stay near Bedford?

There are 917+ hotels available in Bedford.

Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
4h 31m
£52–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
5h 50m
£33–76
Drive 137.7 mi
1. Drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedfordcar 137.7 mi
3h 9m
£34–49
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
4h 52m
£99–332
Line 330 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Street to Stockport Interchangebus 330
2. Take the train from Stockport to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
5h 18m
£81–124
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Bedfordtrain
5h 35m
£134–300

Ashton-under-Lyne to Bedford by tram, train, and bus

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Distance: 164.3 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Ashton-under-Lyne, England and Bedford, England?

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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