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 £26 - £50 and takes 7h 13m.

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 7h 13m.

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 34m.

How far is it from Wigan to Bedford?

The distance between Wigan and Bedford is 171 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 21m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m 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 34m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 6h 1m.

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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Wigan to Bedford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Wigan to Bedford by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 21m
£53–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
7h 13m
£27–48
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 34m
£35–120
Drive 158.5 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Bedfordcar 158.5 mi
2h 58m
£40–57
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
£107–305
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 51m
£81–118
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
6h 1m
£78–178
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 48m
£72–207

Wigan to Bedford by train and bus

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Distance: 170 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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 34m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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