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

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

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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 Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 31m
    £59–161

  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
    8h 51m
    £45–102

  3. Drive 226.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Windermerecar car 226.9 mi
    3h 55m
    £56–80

  4. Bus, train via Manchester

    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
    6h 6m
    £77–147

  5. Train

    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 19m
    £108–187

Bedford to Windermere by bus and train

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

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 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Windermere via Kettering, Nottingham, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 19m.

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