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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Wigan is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Wigan is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Wallgate via Milton Keynes Coachway, St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Warrington Central via Kettering and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Bedford to Wigan?

The distance between Bedford and Wigan is 162 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Wigan without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 20m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Bedford to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Wigan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bedford to Wigan train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bedford to Wigan?

The best way to get from Bedford to Wigan is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs £28 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £120 and takes 5h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Bedford to Wigan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bedford to Wigan train arrive?

Bedford to Wigan train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Wigan is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Bedford to Wigan.

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

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Bedford to Wigan - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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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 Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
3h 20m
£33–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 18m
£29–48
Drive 160.5 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Wigancar 160.5 mi
2h 52m
£40–58
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, 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 Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain
5h 20m
£105–301
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Warrington Centraltrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 57m
£80–117
Fly from Luton Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
6h 15m
£78–178

Bedford to Wigan by bus and train

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Distance: 161.5 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Wallgate via Kettering, Nottingham, Warrington Central, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F in around 5h 57m.

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