What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Birkenhead?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Birkenhead?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Kettering and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Bedford to Birkenhead?

The distance between Bedford and Birkenhead is 162 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Birkenhead without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Birkenhead without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 23m and costs £50 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Birkenhead?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Bedford to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Birkenhead bus from?

Bedford to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Birkenhead train from?

Bedford to Birkenhead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train, bus or fly from Bedford to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Bedford to Birkenhead is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 5h 1m, you could also train, which costs £95 - £160 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Bedford to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Bedford to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Bedford to Birkenhead train arrive?

Bedford to Birkenhead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Birkenhead is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Bedford to Birkenhead.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Birkenhead?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bedford to Birkenhead?

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

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Bedford to Birkenhead - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bedford to Birkenhead by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus X5
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 23m
£53–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 541 / ...
6h 36m
£38–89
Drive 162.3 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Birkenheadcar 162.3 mi
3h 8m
£40–58
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
5h 1m
£67–199
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 17m
£98–152
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
5h 15m
£98–334
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
6h 8m
£70–162
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 22m
£90–231

Bedford to Birkenhead by bus and train

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Distance: 161.1 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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