What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Bedford?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Bedford is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Bedford?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Bedford is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Bus Station via Leigh Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Warrington Central and arriving at Bedford via Nottingham and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from St Helens to Bedford?

The distance between St Helens and Bedford is 182 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Bedford without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs £55 - £100.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Bedford?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from St Helens to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Bedford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the St Helens to Bedford train from?

St Helens to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Warrington Central station.

Train, bus or fly from St Helens to Bedford?

The best way to get from St Helens to Bedford is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 5h 19m, you could also train, which costs £90 - £140 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the St Helens to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Helens to Bedford train arrive?

St Helens to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Bedford is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from St Helens to Bedford.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Bedford?

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
4h 57m
£58–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
7h 25m
£33–76
Drive 157.1 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Bedfordcar 157.1 mi
2h 57m
£40–57
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 19m
£66–192
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Central to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
5h 33m
£91–134
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lea Green 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 4m
£106–339
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
5h 48m
£82–175

St Helens to Bedford by train and bus

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.8 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Bedford, England?

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN) twice daily.

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