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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 an average ticket price of NOK 466 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 466, while a flight costs an average of NOK 4,226.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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NOK 466 Average price Cheapest | NOK 1,140 Average price | NOK 4,226 Average price | NOK 629 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bedford to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Bedford to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Manchester:
A bus is NOK 674 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Manchester costing on average NOK 1,140.
A bus is NOK 3,761 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bedford to Manchester costing on average NOK 4,226.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around NOK 466 compared to roughly NOK 629 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 163. The journey takes 3h 41m versus 3h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
4:25 PM 4h05 Bedford 8:30 PM Manchester NOK 422 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:25 PM 4h05 Bedford 8:30 PM Manchester NOK 422 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:25 PM 4h05 Bedford 8:30 PM Manchester NOK 422 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:15 PM 4h45 Bedford 9:00 PM Manchester NOK 443 1 One-way 0 transfers3:15 PM 4h45 Bedford 8:00 PM Manchester NOK 454 1 One-way 0 transfers5:25 PM 4h20 Bedford 9:45 PM Manchester NOK 472 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Manchester:
A bus is NOK 674 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Manchester costing on average NOK 1,140.
A bus is NOK 3,761 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bedford to Manchester costing on average NOK 4,226.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 11 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 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 British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Manchester by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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