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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bedford is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Bedford is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Chester to Bedford?

The distance between Chester and Bedford is 156 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Chester to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bedford bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Chester to Bedford?

The best way to get from Chester to Bedford is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs £70 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Chester to Bedford bus arrive?

Chester to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Bedford is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Chester to Bedford.

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

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Where can I stay near Bedford?

There are 923+ hotels available in Bedford.

Chester to Bedford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
3h 29m
£48–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 707 / ...
5h 46m
£22–39
Drive 147.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Bedfordcar 147.4 mi
2h 51m
£37–53
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 22m
£72–203
Train, bus via Crewe
1. Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
3h 36m
£29–100
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester 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 23m
£115–313

Chester to Bedford by train and bus

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Distance: 155.3 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

easyJet and Ryanair fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 46m.

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