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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Blackburn is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Blackburn via Kettering, Nottingham, Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Bedford to Blackburn?

The distance between Bedford and Blackburn is 190 miles. The road distance is 168.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Blackburn without a car is to bus and train via Crewe which takes 4h 13m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Bedford to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Blackburn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bedford to Blackburn train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bedford to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Bedford to Blackburn is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £150 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Bedford to Blackburn bus arrive?

Bedford to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Blackburn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bedford to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Blackburn is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Bedford to Blackburn.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Blackburn?

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Bedford to Blackburn - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Bus, train via Crewe
best
1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus X5
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
4h 13m
£36–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus 540
5h 50m
£33–79
Drive 167.6 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Blackburncar 167.6 mi
3h 42m
£41–59
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
5h 30m
£106–344
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain
5h 12m
£59–105
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain
5h 40m
£88–148
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
6h 23m
£78–172
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 57m
£84–234
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
6h 12m
£141–323

Bedford to Blackburn by bus and train

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4h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 188.5 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Blackburn via Kettering, Nottingham, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 40m.

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