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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    4h 50m
    £52–80

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Croft Street Schoolsbus bus 540
    6h 15m
    £31–54

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    4h 57m
    £94–147

  4. Drive  170.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Burnleycar car 170.4 mi
    3h 35m
    £42–61

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, 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 Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    6h 30m
    £109–325

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    5h 57m
    £73–110

  7. Fly from Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LTN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    7h 9m
    £81–182

Bedford to Burnley by bus, train, and tram

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Burnley Manchester Road via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Croft Street Schools once daily. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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