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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Bedford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Chester - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    2h 52m
    £46–72

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 830
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    5h 18m
    £24–41

  3. Drive  147.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Bedfordcar car 147.4 mi
    2h 51m
    £37–53

  4. Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LPL - LTN
    5h 23m
    £72–204

  5. Train, bus via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    2h 59m
    £27–100

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

    1. Take the train from Chester 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 23m
    £113–329

Chester to Bedford by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chester to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 147.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN) 4 times a day.

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