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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Bedford is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Bedford is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Carnforth and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Carnforth and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Bedford St Johns via Lancaster, Milton Keynes Central and Bletchley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Carnforth to Bedford?

The distance between Carnforth and Bedford is 212 miles. The road distance is 204.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 47m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Carnforth to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Bedford bus from?

Carnforth to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Bedford train from?

Carnforth to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.

Train or bus from Carnforth to Bedford?

The best way to get from Carnforth to Bedford is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Carnforth to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carnforth to Bedford train arrive?

Carnforth to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.

Can I drive from Carnforth to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Bedford is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Carnforth to Bedford.

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

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus X5
4h 47m
£61–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
7h 19m
£44–70
Drive 203.2 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Bedfordcar 203.2 mi
3h 39m
£50–72
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
5h 35m
£92–267
Train
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Carlisle - Milton Keynes Central / ...
5h 11m
£69–175
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
5h 44m
£62–98

Carnforth to Bedford by train and bus

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 210.7 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from New Street to Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Milton Keynes Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–170 and the journey takes 2h 24m.

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