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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Cumbria by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    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 21m
    £67–168

  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 37m
    £45–73

  3. Drive  243.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Cumbriacar car 243.5 mi
    4h 7m
    £62–89

  4. 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 9m
    £81–127

  5. Train, bus

    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 Windermeretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    9h 49m
    £112–174

Bedford to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 21m. 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 37m.

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