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How to get fromBedford to Oldhamby train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Oldham by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    4h 10m
    £54–90
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    5h 46m
    £30–51
  3. Drive  143 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Oldhamcar car 143 mi
    3h 15m
    £36–51
  4. Train, fly, tram

    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 tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram tram
    5h 32m
    £102–312
  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 Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    5h 8m
    £71–106

Bedford to Oldham by train, foot, and tram

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bedford, England and Oldham, England?

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Oldham King Street via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 10m. 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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