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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Bedford is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Bedford is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Bus Station via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Bedford via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Bedford?

The distance between Cumbria and Bedford is 345 miles. The road distance is 242.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Cumbria to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Bedford bus from?

Cumbria to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Bedford train from?

Cumbria to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Bedford?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Bedford is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Cumbria to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Bedford train arrive?

Cumbria to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Bedford is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Cumbria to Bedford.

Where can I stay near Bedford?

There are 909+ hotels available in Bedford.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
6h 32m
£128–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
9h 7m
£51–122
Drive 241.3 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Bedfordcar 241.3 mi
4h 12m
£59–85
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
5h 31m
£96–239
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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 / ...
6h 59m
£87–152
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
4. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
8h 46m
£111–190
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
6h 14m
£92–234
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
7h 35m
£114–374

Cumbria to Bedford by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 343.4 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Bedford via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Bus Station via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 7m.

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