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How to get fromBlackpool to Bedfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johnstrain train Bletchley - Bedford
    4h 41m
    £38–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    6h 26m
    £33–57

  3. Drive  190.5 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Bedfordcar car 190.5 mi
    3h 40m
    £48–69

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LPL - LTN
    6h 16m
    £83–228

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus bus C1 / ...
    5h 35m
    £65–108

  6. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    5h 50m
    £85–134

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

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train
    5h 45m
    £115–307

Blackpool to Bedford by train

Calendar87Weekly Trains
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Bedford St Johns via Preston, Milton Keynes Central, and Bletchley in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 6h 26m.

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