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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 53m
    £131–207

  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 Rail Stationbus bus 590
    9h 33m
    £45–79

  3. Drive  243.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Cumbriacar car 243.5 mi
    4h 7m
    £61–88

  4. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 23m
    £64–156

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 6m
    £81–127

  6. Train via Manchester #2

    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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 12m
    £102–157

Bedford to Cumbria by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Cumbria via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Penrith North Lakes in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pooley Bridge Inn via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 9h 33m.

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