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How to get fromBedford to Lancaster Universityby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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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 Lancastertrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 52m
    £51–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Lancasterbus bus Uk030
    8h
    £34–59

  3. Drive  196.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Lancaster Universitycar car 196.1 mi
    3h 26m
    £49–70

  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
    6h 31m
    £118–345

  5. Bus, train

    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 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain train
    5h 20m
    £66–112

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpassbus bus
    7h 22m
    £76–117

Bedford to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Lancaster University via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, Lancaster, Common Garden Street, and University Gates in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lancaster University via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Lancaster in around 8h.

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