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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Bedfordby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, subway, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Bedford by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, subway, or car

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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BFS - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Bedfordtrain train
    3h 31m
    £48–161

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    13h 12m
    £120–202

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus bus C1 / ...
    14h 25m
    £88–190

  4. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 595 / ...
    14h 50m
    £64–106

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BHD - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Bedfordtrain train
    3h 1m
    £56–181

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BHD - LHR
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train
    4h 28m
    £92–374

  7. Fly Belfast International Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BFS - STN
    2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train
    4h 46m
    £73–234

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain train
    5h 39m
    £64–205

  9. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain train
    6h 4m
    £54–175

  10. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain train
    16h 3m
    £113–311

  11. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Bedfordcar car
    8h 44m
    £116–358

Northern Ireland to Bedford by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Bedford, England?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Bedford. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Luton Airport (LTN), walk to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, take the train to Luton Airport Parkway Station, walk to Luton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bedford. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Bedford St Johns via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Milton Keynes Central, and Bletchley in around 13h 12m.

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