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How to get fromPenrith to Bedfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Penrith to Bedford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
    4h 43m
    £65–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    7h 40m
    £42–76

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    6h 35m
    £63–97

  4. Drive  236.5 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Bedfordcar car 236.5 mi
    4h 4m
    £59–85

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    4h 59m
    £79–212

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    5h 15m
    £77–123

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    4h 43m
    £80–198

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train
    5h 57m
    £129–356

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train
    7h 1m
    £114–346

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train
    6h 12m
    £104–244

Penrith to Bedford by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Bedford St Johns via Crewe, Milton Keynes Central, and Bletchley in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 40m.

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