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How to get fromBedford to Colneby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bedford to Colne by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain train
    5h 31m
    £41–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Croft Street Schoolsbus bus 540
    7h
    £34–57

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    5h 38m
    £55–83

  4. Drive  174.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Colnecar car 174.9 mi
    3h 13m
    £44–63

  5. 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 Skiptontrain train
    5h 38m
    £93–143

  6. Train, line 60 bus

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the bus from City Square F to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus 60 / ...
    7h 35m
    £64–106

Bedford to Colne by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Colne via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 5h 31m. 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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