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How to get fromBedford to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bedford to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford St Johns to Bletchleytrain train Bedford - Bletchley
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Blackpool Northtrain train London Euston - Blackpool North
    4h 24m
    £61–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    6h 58m
    £35–63

  3. Drive  192.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Blackpoolcar car 192.5 mi
    3h 35m
    £48–69

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 59m
    £116–337

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 42m
    £65–103

  6. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 1m
    £85–133

  7. Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LTN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 8m
    £83–232

Bedford to Blackpool by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Blackpool North via Bletchley and Milton Keynes Central in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to National Express Coach Facility via Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 58m.

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