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 £22 - £40 and takes 4h 38m.

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 20m 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 38m.

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 53m.

How far is it from Bolton to Bedford?

The distance between Bolton and Bedford is 172 miles. The road distance is 154.7 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 35m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 38m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 5h 28m.

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 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Bolton to Bedford.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bedford?

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Bolton to Bedford - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 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 35m
£52–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
4h 38m
£23–40
Drive 153.8 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Bedfordcar 153.8 mi
3h 20m
£39–55
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
£104–299
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 53m
£72–112
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
5h 28m
£75–172
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 56m
£76–217

Bolton to Bedford by train and bus

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Distance: 170.9 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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 £20–40 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 53m.

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