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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Prestwich is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Prestwich is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Prestwich?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Prestwich. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Polefield Hall Road via Milton Keynes Coachway and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Prestwich?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Prestwich. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Prestwich via Kettering, Leicester, Nuneaton and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Bedford to Prestwich?

The distance between Bedford and Prestwich is 158 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Prestwich without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Bedford to Prestwich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Prestwich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bedford to Prestwich train from?

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

Train or bus from Bedford to Prestwich?

The best way to get from Bedford to Prestwich is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs £28 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Bedford to Prestwich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bedford to Prestwich train arrive?

Bedford to Prestwich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Prestwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Prestwich is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Bedford to Prestwich.

Where can I stay near Prestwich?

There are 3605+ hotels available in Prestwich.

Bedford to Prestwich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Bedford to Prestwich by bus, train, car, plane, or tram

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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 39m
£50–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 50m
£29–46
Drive 144.7 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Prestwichcar 144.7 mi
3h 26m
£36–52
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 37m
£103–308
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Bedford to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
4. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Prestwichtram
4h 12m
£61–99
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 35m
£67–126
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
5h 29m
£132–281

Bedford to Prestwich by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 156.6 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Prestwich via Bletchley, Coventry, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 5h 35m.

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