There are 9 ways to get from Bedford to Blackpool by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train Virgin West Coast Trains • 4 h 23 min
$149 - $259
Cheapest option
Bus • 6 h 6 min
$25 - $31
7 alternative options
Train via Nottingham • 5 h 37 min
$56 - $141
Bus, train • 6 h 42 min
$88 - $125
Drive • 3 h 20 min
$40 - $65
Train to London Heathrow, fly to Manchester, train • 5 h 49 min
$130 - $364
Train, train to Southend, fly to Manchester • 6 h 40 min
$121 - $411
Bus, bus to Cambridge, fly to Manchester, train • 6 h 14 min
$84 - $282
Train to London Heathrow, fly to Leeds Bradford, train • 7 h 3 min
$139 - $317
What companies run services between Bedford, England and Blackpool, England?
You can take a train from Bedford to Blackpool via London St Pancras International, London Euston, and Preston in around 4 h 23 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bedford to Blackpool 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19 - $25 and the journey takes 4 h 40 min.

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 3 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $360
Flights from Cambridge to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $45 - $230
Flights from London Heathrow to Leeds Bradford
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 2 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $270

- Website
- flybe.com
Flights from Southend to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 7 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $310

- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Website
- eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras International
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Website
- eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Advance Single
- $12 - $18
- Off-Peak Single
- $24 - $40
- Anytime Day Single
- $25 - $40
- Anytime Single
- $35 - $50
Train from Bedford to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Advance Single
- $18 - $27
- Off-Peak Single
- $35 - $60
- Anytime Day Single
- $35 - $55
- Anytime Single
- $50 - $80
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Advance Single
- $20 - $29
- Off-Peak Single
- $40 - $65
- Anytime Day Single
- $40 - $60
- Anytime Single
- $55 - $85

- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras International
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13 - $18
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- merseyrail.org
Train from Bedford to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 11 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $26
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- merseyrail.org
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19 - $27
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- merseyrail.org

- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $130 - $200
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $80 - $120
- Anytime Day Single
- $130 - $200

- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18 - $27
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19 - $28
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk

- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonmidland.com
Train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 1 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21 - $29
- Website
- wmtrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $12 - $17
- Anytime Day Single
- $21 - $29
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- wmtrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $21 - $35
- Anytime Day Single
- $35 - $55

- Website
- abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
Train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19 - $27
- Website
- abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk

- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18 - $26
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
- Advance Single
- $10 - $14
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $17 - $25
- Anytime Day Single
- $18 - $26

- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Blackpool
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19 - $25
- Website
- nationalexpress.com

- Phone
- +44 1234 220030
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bedford, Bus Station (Bay C) to North Gate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bedford, Bus Station (Midland Road) to St Neots, Market Square (St Neots Road)
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from St Neots, Market Square (St Neots Road) to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com
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How far is it from Bedford to Blackpool?
The distance between Bedford and Blackpool is 255 km. The road distance is 328 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Blackpool?
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Blackpool is to bus which costs £18 - £23 and takes 6 h 6 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Blackpool?
The quickest way to get from Bedford to Blackpool is to drive which takes 3 h 20 min and costs £30 - £50.
Is there a direct train between Bedford and Blackpool?
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Blackpool North via London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 h 23 min.
Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Blackpool?
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bedford, Bus Station (Bedford Bus Station) and arriving at Blackpool via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 h 6 min.
How long does it take to get from Bedford to Blackpool?
It takes approximately 4 h 23 min to get from Bedford to Blackpool, including transfers.