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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Bedford is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Bedford is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Bus Station via Market Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Bedford St Johns via Crewe, Milton Keynes Central and Bletchley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Wigan to Bedford?

The distance between Wigan and Bedford is 170 miles. The road distance is 159.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 9m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Wigan to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Bedford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wigan to Bedford train from?

Wigan to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train, bus or fly from Wigan to Bedford?

The best way to get from Wigan to Bedford is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £210 and takes 5h 36m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Wigan to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wigan to Bedford train arrive?

Wigan to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Bedford is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Wigan to Bedford.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
3h 9m
£55–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
6h 40m
£34–78
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johnstrain
3h 35m
£39–128
Drive 158.5 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Bedfordcar 158.5 mi
2h 58m
£39–56
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 36m
£72–209
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 49m
£90–140
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate 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 17m
£104–344
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
5h 46m
£76–169

Wigan to Bedford by train and bus

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Distance: 169 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Bedford St Johns via Crewe, Milton Keynes Central, and Bletchley in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN) twice daily.

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