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How to get fromBedford to Windermereby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 42m
    £57–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    9h 11m
    £40–67

  3. Drive  226.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Windermerecar car 226.9 mi
    3h 55m
    £56–81

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 59m
    £71–126

  5. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train
    7h 21m
    £95–154

Bedford to Windermere by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Windermere via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 11m.

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