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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bedford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bedford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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UCX5 · NX540Fastest
BA1380Other options
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Manchester:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Manchester costing on average $56 (€45).
A bus is $48 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bedford to Manchester costing on average $76 (€60).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
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