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

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Bedford is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Bedford is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Night Std and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Bedford St Johns via Crewe, Milton Keynes Central and Bletchley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Bedford?

The distance between Lancaster and Bedford is 206 miles. The road distance is 198 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lancaster to Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 42m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Lancaster to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Bedford bus from?

Lancaster to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Bedford train from?

Lancaster to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.

Train or bus from Lancaster to Bedford?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Bedford is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Lancaster to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lancaster to Bedford train arrive?

Lancaster to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Lancaster to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Bedford is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Lancaster to Bedford.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
3h 42m
£69–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
6h 26m
£42–99
Drive 196.8 mi
1. Drive from Lancaster to Bedfordcar 196.8 mi
3h 35m
£48–69
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lancaster 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 17m
£115–365
Train
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johnstrain
4h 8m
£51–149
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
5h 28m
£98–164
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
5h 22m
£110–258
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
5h 7m
£114–264

Lancaster to Bedford by train and bus

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3h 42mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.8 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Bedford, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station Night Std to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lancaster to Bedford St Johns via Crewe, Milton Keynes Central, and Bletchley in around 4h 8m.

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