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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shifnaltrain train
    3h 47m
    £77–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    4h 48m
    £19–34

  3. Drive  107.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Ironbridgecar car 107.3 mi
    2h 1m
    £27–39

  4. Bus, train, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)train train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wyvernbus bus 4 / ...
    3h 54m
    £31–82

  5. Train, line 4 bus

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)train train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wyvernbus bus 4 / ...
    4h 16m
    £49–86

  6. Bus, train, line 4 bus via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wyvernbus bus 4 / ...
    4h 52m
    £34–62

Bedford to Ironbridge by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Ironbridge via Kettering, Leicester, Birmingham New Street, and Shifnal in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wyvern via Milton Keynes Coachway, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 48m.

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