The average bus between Bedford and Colne takes 8h 17m and the fastest bus takes 6h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford to Colne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Bedford and Colne. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Colne at 11:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Colne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Colne. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Colne station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Bedford to Colne bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Colne bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Bedford and Colne is 222.8 km. The road distance is 322 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 55m.