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 £28 - £50 and takes 5h 45m.

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 45m.

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 St Johns and arriving at Blackburn via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

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 train which takes 4h 21m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m 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 West Midlands Trains, depart from Bedford St Johns station.

Train, bus or fly from Bedford to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Bedford to Blackburn is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 6h 18m.

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 West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bletchley 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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Bedford to Blackburn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford St Johns to Bletchleytrain
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
4h 21m
£35–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus 540
5h 45m
£29–49
Drive 167.6 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Blackburncar 167.6 mi
3h 42m
£42–60
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 38m
£107–324
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 London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
5h 15m
£57–92
Train via Nottingham
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 34m
£77–122
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
6h 18m
£79–181
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
7h 3m
£80–223

Bedford to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 189.1 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Blackburn via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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