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How to get fromBedford to Irlamby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford St Johns to Bletchleytrain train Bedford - Bletchley
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 20m
    £56–102
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    6h 22m
    £32–53
  3. Bus, train, line 67 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Lathom Roadbus bus 100 / ...
    4h 33m
    £51–79
  4. Drive  150.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Irlamcar car 150.8 mi
    2h 50m
    £38–54
  5. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    5h 34m
    £73–108
  6. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 55m
    £102–314

Bedford to Irlam by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bedford, England and Irlam, England?

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Irlam via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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