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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Blackpool Northtrain train London Euston - Blackpool North
    4h 16m
    £63–98

  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
    £34–58

  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 49m
    £114–306

  5. Bus, train via Manchester

    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
    £65–109

  6. Train

    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
    £85–134

  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 18m
    £83–232

Bedford to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Blackpool North via Kettering, Nottingham, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h.

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