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How to get fromBedford to Southportby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bedford to Southport by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain train
    4h 34m
    £62–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 541 / ...
    8h 14m
    £40–95

  3. Drive 177.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Southportcar car 177.5 mi
    3h 14m
    £44–63

  4. Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LTN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain train
    5h 57m
    £81–228

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain train
    6h 16m
    £109–177

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    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 train from Bolton to Southporttrain train
    5h 57m
    £110–351

Bedford to Southport by bus and train

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Southport via Kettering, Nottingham, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 6h 16m.

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