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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bedford to Carnforth 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 Lancastertrain train
    4h 41m
    £50–144

  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 Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    8h 6m
    £39–67

  3. Drive  205.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Carnforthcar car 205.6 mi
    3h 34m
    £51–74

  4. Train, fly

    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 Carnforthtrain train
    6h 26m
    £119–347

  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 Carnforthtrain train
    5h 16m
    £67–109

  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 Carnforthtrain train
    6h 23m
    £88–139

Bedford to Carnforth by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Carnforth via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Lancaster in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Police Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 6m.

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