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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bedford to Manchester

Composite routes from Bedford to Manchester

Cheapest
3 h 14 min
Car
225 km.
from $12
Other
3 h 46 min
Bus, Train
190 km.
from $124.55
3 h 35 min
Train, Plane
190 km.
from $240.33
4 h 14 min
190 km.
from $121.67

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
British Airways
Website
British Airways
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$63.29–$354.42
Train operators
Found: 4
Avanti West Coast
Website
Thameslink
Website
East Midlands Railways
Website
National Express
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
1h 41m
Hourly
$69.62–$202.52
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
Call
Thameslink
Website
1h
Every 30 minutes
$36.71–$75.95
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
Call
East Midlands Railways
Website
41 min
Hourly
$22.78–$43.04
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
Call
National Express
Website
3h 22m
Hourly
$35.44–$51.90
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Bus operators
Found: 1
Uno
Website
Uno
Website
1h 27m
Every 30 minutes
$5.84
01707 255764
01707 255764
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Manchester is to bus which costs $32.61 - $50 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $52.17 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester, Coach Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Kettering and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Bedford to Manchester?

The distance between Bedford and Manchester is 254 km. The road distance is 264.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 46m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Bedford to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Manchester bus from?

Bedford to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Manchester train from?

Bedford to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Manchester?

The best way to get from Bedford to Manchester is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $32.61 - $50 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $119.57 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Bedford to Manchester bus arrive?

Bedford to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Coach Station.

Where does the Bedford to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bedford to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Manchester is 265 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Bedford to Manchester.

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

Book your Bedford to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bedford to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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