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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train
    3h 58m
    £47–138

  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 Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    6h 58m
    £42–100

  3. Drive 198.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Lancastercar car 198.9 mi
    3h 31m
    £48–70

  4. 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
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train
    5h 32m
    £115–362

  5. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain train
    5h 15m
    £67–124

  6. Train

    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 Lancastertrain train
    5h 43m
    £97–167

Bedford to Lancaster by bus and train

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std via Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Lancaster via Kettering, Nottingham, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 43m.

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