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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
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    4h 7m
    £37–138

  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 / ...
    7h 17m
    £34–63

  3. Drive  192.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Blackpoolcar car 192.5 mi
    3h 35m
    £49–70

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

    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    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
    6h
    £87–306

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    4h 56m
    £63–103

  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 2m
    £84–133

  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 22m
    £93–242

Bedford to Blackpool by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Blackpool North via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 4h 7m. 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 7h 17m.

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