What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Carnforth?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Carnforth is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Carnforth?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Carnforth is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Carnforth via Kettering, Nottingham and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Bedford to Carnforth?

The distance between Bedford and Carnforth is 205 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Carnforth without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Carnforth without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 35m and costs £40 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Carnforth?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Bedford to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Carnforth bus from?

Bedford to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Carnforth train from?

Bedford to Carnforth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Bedford to Carnforth is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Bedford to Carnforth bus arrive?

Bedford to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Bedford to Carnforth train arrive?

Bedford to Carnforth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Carnforth is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Bedford to Carnforth.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Carnforth?

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1574+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Bedford to Carnforth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bedford to Carnforth by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus X5
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain
4h 35m
£44–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
6h 48m
£29–54
Drive 205.6 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Carnforthcar 205.6 mi
3h 34m
£51–73
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
6h 30m
£89–318
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
5h 59m
£41–148
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
6h 26m
£49–164

Bedford to Carnforth by bus and train

111Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.7 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Carnforth, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Police Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Carnforth via Kettering, Nottingham, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 26m.

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