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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bedford St Johns and arriving at Preston via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Bedford to Preston?

The distance between Bedford and Preston is 178 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Bedford to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bedford to Preston train from?

Bedford to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Bedford St Johns station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Preston?

The best way to get from Bedford to Preston is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Bedford to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bedford to Preston train arrive?

Bedford to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bletchley station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Preston is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Bedford to Preston.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Train
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1. Take the train from Bedford St Johns to Bletchleytrain
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3h 38m
£32–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 47m
£33–58
Drive 177.6 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Prestoncar 177.6 mi
3h 9m
£44–64
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 21m
£109–327
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus X5
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
4h 17m
£57–93
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
5h 24m
£78–123
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 59m
£81–184
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 24m
£77–215

Bedford to Preston by train

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Distance: 177.3 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Preston via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, and Crewe in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 47m.

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