There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 12m£121–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 11m£47–73Drive 241.2 mi
- Drive from Bedford to Cumbriacar 241.2 mi
4h 12m£60–87Bus, train
- Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 1m£82–132Train, bus
- Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
9h 34m£100–162
Bedford to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Cumbria is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Bedford to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Bedford and Cumbria is 338 miles. The road distance is 242.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bedford to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Bedford to Cumbria, including transfers.
Bedford to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Cumbria train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
The best way to get from Bedford to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 11m.
What companies run services between Bedford, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Bedford to Pooley Bridge Inn via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Longthwaite road end via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 10h 11m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Bedford to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Bedford to Cumbria train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Cumbria is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Bedford to Cumbria.
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