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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Bedford is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Bedford is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Bedford St Johns via Preston, Milton Keynes Central and Bletchley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Bedford?

The distance between Blackpool and Bedford is 196 miles. The road distance is 191.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Blackpool to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Bedford bus from?

Blackpool to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Bedford train from?

Blackpool to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Bedford?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Bedford is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Blackpool to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackpool to Bedford train arrive?

Blackpool to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Bedford is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Blackpool to Bedford.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johnstrain Bletchley - Bedford
4h 41m
£41–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
6h 26m
£41–102
Drive 190.4 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Bedfordcar 190.4 mi
3h 40m
£47–67
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
5h 45m
£111–357
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
5h 34m
£68–117
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
5h 50m
£97–150
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
6h 18m
£83–239
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Bedfordtrain
6h 25m
£145–349

Blackpool to Bedford by train

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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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