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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bedford is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bedford is to train and bus which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Bedford via Manchester Piccadilly, Nottingham and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Preston to Bedford?

The distance between Preston and Bedford is 179 miles. The road distance is 176.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Preston to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bedford bus from?

Preston to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bedford train from?

Preston to Bedford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Bedford?

The best way to get from Preston to Bedford is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £150 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Preston to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Bedford train arrive?

Preston to Bedford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Preston to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bedford is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Preston to Bedford.

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

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Preston to Bedford - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus X5
2h 50m
£33–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
6h 10m
£36–89
Drive 175.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Bedfordcar 175.2 mi
3h 14m
£43–62
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston 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 19m
£108–350
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
5h 24m
£89–149
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
5h 47m
£80–176
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 53m
£80–226

Preston to Bedford by train and bus

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.7 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Bedford via Manchester Piccadilly, Nottingham, and Kettering in around 5h 24m.

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