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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Bedford is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 58m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Leigh and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Leigh and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Bedford St Johns via Crewe, Milton Keynes Central and Bletchley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Leigh to Bedford?

The distance between Leigh and Bedford is 170 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leigh to Bedford without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 48m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Leigh to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Bedford bus from?

Leigh to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Bedford train from?

Leigh to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train, bus or fly from Leigh to Bedford?

The best way to get from Leigh to Bedford is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 48m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £220 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Leigh to Bedford bus arrive?

Leigh to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Leigh to Bedford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leigh to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Bedford is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Leigh to Bedford.

Where can I stay near Bedford?

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johnstrain
4h 48m
£40–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
5h 58m
£32–76
Line 35 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Charlotte Streetbus 35
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
5h 27m
£51–86
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Leigh to Bedfordcar 154.7 mi
2h 55m
£38–55
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows 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 25m
£105–343
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johnstrain Bletchley - Bedford
5h 3m
£58–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Oxford Road Stationbus V1
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
5h 35m
£80–129
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
5h 54m
£77–168
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 56m
£73–214

Leigh to Bedford by bus and train

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Distance: 169.2 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Bedford, England?

You can take a bus from St Mary's Way to Bedford St Johns via Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Crewe, Milton Keynes Central, and Bletchley in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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