What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Raby Street via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Kettering and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Bedford to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Bedford and Greater Manchester is 155 miles. The road distance is 141.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Greater Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Greater Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Bedford to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Greater Manchester bus from?

Bedford to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Greater Manchester train from?

Bedford to Greater Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Bedford to Greater Manchester is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £28 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Bedford to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Bedford to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Raby Street station.

Where does the Bedford to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Bedford to Greater Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Greater Manchester is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Bedford to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3655+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

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There are 6 ways to get from Bedford to Greater Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus X5
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 41m
£50–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Raby Streetbus 540
3h 46m
£29–69
Drive 140.4 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Greater Manchestercar 140.4 mi
3h 7m
£35–50
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 32m
£98–327
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 50m
£82–129
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 14m
£134–306

Bedford to Greater Manchester by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 154.3 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Greater Manchester, England?

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Raby Street hourly. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Horton Road via Kettering, Nottingham, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 4h 50m.

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