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Compare bus, train, 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 $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 $47, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Manchester:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Manchester costing on average $104 (€83).
A bus is $198 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bedford to Manchester costing on average $248 (€198).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Bedford to Manchester
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.
- UCX5 · NX5409:15 AM4h35Bedford, Bus Station1:50 PMManchester, Coach Station$631One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- UCX5 · NX5409:15 AM4h35Bedford, Bus Station1:50 PMManchester, Coach Station$631One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- UCX5 · NX5407:55 PM4h00Bedford, Bus Station11:55 PMManchester, Coach Station$631One-way1 transfer
Other options
- UCX5 · NX5407:35 AM4h35Bedford, Bus Station12:10 PMManchester, Coach Station$631One-way1 transfer
- UCX5 · NX54010:15 AM4h45Bedford, Bus Station3:00 PMManchester, Coach Station$631One-way1 transfer
- UCX5 · NX54111:15 AM5h10Bedford, Bus Station4:25 PMManchester, Coach Station$631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Manchester:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Manchester costing on average $104 (€83).
A bus is $198 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bedford to Manchester costing on average $248 (€198).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Manchester as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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