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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Chester is to bus which costs £13 - £22 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Northampton Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Bedford to Chester?

The distance between Bedford and Chester is 148 miles. The road distance is 147.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Bedford to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Chester bus from?

Bedford to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Chester bus arrive?

Bedford to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Chester is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Bedford to Chester.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bedford to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

Bedford to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Bedford to Chester 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 London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 58m
£49–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 41
2. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21
6h 15m
£13–22
Drive 146.8 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Chestercar 146.8 mi
2h 50m
£36–52
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 Chestertrain
5h 56m
£100–280

Bedford to Chester by bus and train

192Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.8 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Northampton Bus Interchange and Northampton Town Centre in around 6h 15m.

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