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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

    best
    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 12m
    £94–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    6h 59m
    £33–76

  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 29m

  4. Drive 172.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Colnecar car 172.7 mi
    3h 19m
    £43–61

  5. Train via Crewe

    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 28m
    £48–162

  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 9m
    £70–125

Bedford to Colne by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Bus Station via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Leeds, Skipton, and Outside Rail Station in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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