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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    2h 57m
    £29–96

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    6h 43m
    £37–94

  3. Drive  175.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Bedfordcar car 175.2 mi
    3h 14m
    £44–63

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

    1. Take the train from Preston 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 19m
    £109–345

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    5h 24m
    £89–137

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAN - LTN
    5h 57m
    £80–183

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LPL - LTN
    6h 3m
    £75–224

Preston to Bedford by train and bus

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Bedford via Manchester Piccadilly, Nottingham, and Kettering in around 5h 24m.

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