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 £35 - £95 and takes 6h 28m.

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 28m.

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 and arriving at Preston via Kettering, Nottingham and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

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 bus and train via Crewe which takes 3h 30m and costs £28 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Preston?

The best way to get from Bedford to Preston is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £140 and takes 5h 22m.

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 East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham 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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Bus, train via Crewe
best
1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus X5
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3h 30m
£29–123
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 28m
£38–95
Drive 177.6 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Prestoncar 177.6 mi
3h 9m
£44–63
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 10m
£103–344
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
5h 3m
£59–106
Train
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 22m
£88–138
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
6h 5m
£79–183
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 27m
£74–224

Bedford to Preston by bus

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Distance: 176.6 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Preston via Kettering, Nottingham, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 22m.

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