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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Bedford is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Bedford is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Bedford via Manchester Piccadilly, Nottingham and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Bolton to Bedford?

The distance between Bolton and Bedford is 171 miles. The road distance is 153.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Bolton to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Bedford bus from?

Bolton to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Bedford train from?

Bolton to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to Bedford?

The best way to get from Bolton to Bedford is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 4h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Bolton to Bedford bus arrive?

Bolton to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Bolton to Bedford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bolton to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Bedford is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Bolton to Bedford.

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

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Bolton to Bedford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bolton to Bedford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
4h 24m
£53–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
4h 37m
£30–71
Drive 152.6 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Bedfordcar 152.6 mi
3h 23m
£38–54
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
4h 45m
£101–336
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 51m
£82–135
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
5h 13m
£73–161
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 45m
£80–229
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Bedfordtrain
5h 24m
£137–315

Bolton to Bedford by train and bus

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Distance: 169.9 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway 3 times a day. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bolton to Bedford via Manchester Piccadilly, Nottingham, and Kettering in around 4h 51m.

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