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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Bedford is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Bedford is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Bedford via Liverpool South Parkway, Nottingham and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Southport to Bedford?

The distance between Southport and Bedford is 189 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Southport to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Bedford bus from?

Southport to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Bedford train from?

Southport to Bedford train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.

Train or bus from Southport to Bedford?

The best way to get from Southport to Bedford is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £180 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Southport to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southport to Bedford train arrive?

Southport to Bedford train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.

Can I drive from Southport to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Bedford is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Southport to Bedford.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southport to Bedford?

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
5h 15m
£69–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
8h 27m
£39–92
Drive 175.5 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Bedfordcar 175.5 mi
3h 19m
£43–62
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 35m
£81–229
Train
1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
6h 13m
£109–177
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
5h 51m
£111–355
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
6h 20m
£83–180

Southport to Bedford by train and bus

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187.6 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southport to Bedford via Liverpool South Parkway, Nottingham, and Kettering in around 6h 13m.

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