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How to get fromManchester to Bedfordshireby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Bedfordshire by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Flitwicktrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    3h 16m
    £89–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkwaybus bus Uk023
    3h 45m
    £27–36

  3. Drive  145.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Bedfordshirecar car 145.5 mi
    3h 6m
    £37–53

  4. Fly to Luton Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAN - LTN
    4h 33m
    £76–229

  5. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
    4h 4m
    £77–108

  6. Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    5h 27m
    £36–53

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Flitwicktrain train
    4h 6m
    £99–311

Manchester to Bedfordshire by train and foot

Calendar319Weekly Services
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bedfordshire, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Flitwick via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkway 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–28 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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