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

The cheapest way to get from Salford to Bedford is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salford to Bedford is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Salford and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Salford station to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Salford and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Salford to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bedford St Johns via Milton Keynes Central and Bletchley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Salford to Bedford?

The distance between Salford and Bedford is 153 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salford to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Salford to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salford to Bedford bus from?

Salford to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Salford to Bedford train from?

Salford to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Salford to Bedford?

The best way to get from Salford to Bedford is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Salford to Bedford bus arrive?

Salford to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Salford to Bedford train arrive?

Salford to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.

Can I drive from Salford to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Bedford is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Salford to Bedford.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johnstrain Bletchley - Bedford
3h 20m
£54–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
4h 47m
£31–72
Drive 142.1 mi
1. Drive from Salford to Bedfordcar 142.1 mi
3h 18m
£35–50
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
4h 34m
£98–330
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 49m
£82–125
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Bedfordtrain
5h 13m
£133–310

Salford to Bedford by train

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Distance: 152.1 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bedford St Johns via Milton Keynes Central and Bletchley in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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