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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Greater Manchester to Bedford

Composite routes from Greater Manchester to Bedford

Cheapest
2 h 44 min
Car
260 km.
from $14
Other
4 h 36 min
Train, Bus
188 km.
from $157.02
5 h 1 min
188 km.
from $121.87
4 h 47 min
Plane, Train
188 km.
from $237.78

Transport providers

Airlines

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$202.52

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Farringdon to Bedford
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$37.97–$75.95

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$60.76
Train from Nottingham to Kettering
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$45.57

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Milton
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Bus operators

Uno

Phone:
01707 255764
Email:
Website:
unobus.info/
Bus from Central Railway Station to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.84

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bedford is to bus which costs $33.70 - $48.91 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bedford is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester, Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Bedford?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Bedford is 261 km. The road distance is 260.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $65.22 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Greater Manchester to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Bedford bus from?

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

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Bedford?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Bedford is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $59.78 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $48.91 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Bedford is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Greater Manchester to Bedford.

Where can I stay near Bedford?

There are 640+ hotels available in Bedford. Prices start at $57.04 per night.
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