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 £27 - £55 and takes 7h 29m.

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 29m.

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 St Helens Central and arriving at Bedford St Johns via Liverpool Lime Street, Milton Keynes Central and Bletchley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from St Helens to Bedford?

The distance between St Helens and Bedford is 174 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 which takes 4h 46m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from St Helens to Bedford?

The best way to get from St Helens to Bedford is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 7h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 28m.

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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central 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
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johnstrain Bletchley - Bedford
4h 46m
£53–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
7h 29m
£28–51
Drive 157.2 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Bedfordcar 157.2 mi
2h 57m
£39–56
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 28m
£67–185
Train via Nottingham
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 34m
£76–117
Line 89 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Liverpool John Lennon Airportbus 89
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain
7h 7m
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 27m
£79–179
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
£106–321

St Helens to Bedford by train

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Distance: 173 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Bedford St Johns via Liverpool Lime Street, Milton Keynes Central, and Bletchley in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h.

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