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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Manchester is to bus and train which takes 3h 9m and costs £45 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Kettering, Leicester and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Bedford to Manchester?

The distance between Bedford and Manchester is 152 miles. The road distance is 141.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 9m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Bedford to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bedford to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Bedford to Manchester?

The best way to get from Bedford to Manchester is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can train via Leicester, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Bedford to Manchester bus arrive?

Bedford to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Bedford to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bedford to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Manchester is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Bedford to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bedford to Manchester?

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Bedford to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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 9m
£48–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 15m
£33–79
Drive 140.3 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Manchestercar 140.3 mi
3h 17m
£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 7m
£97–323
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 46m
£63–100
Train
1. Take the train from Bletchley to Coventrytrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 5m
£71–133
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
4h 50m
£130–315

Bedford to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 151.4 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Manchester Piccadilly via Kettering, Leicester, and Nuneaton in around 3h 46m.

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