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 £30 - £65 and takes 7h 12m.

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 37m 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 12m.

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 7m.

How far is it from Carnforth to Bedford?

The distance between Carnforth and Bedford is 206 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 which takes 5h 7m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 train which takes 5h 7m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 12m.

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 37m 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
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Milton Keynes CentralGlasgow Central - Milton Keynes Central / ...
5h 7m
£43–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station828
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway540 / ...
7h 12m
£32–64
Drive 203.2 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Bedford203.2 mi
3h 37m
£50–72
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedford
5h 35m
£95–281
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Central
3. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's SquareC1 / ...
5h 31m
£51–131
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar Gate
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
9h 7m
£41–119

Carnforth to Bedford by train

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Distance: 204.4 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Milton Keynes Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, 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 12m.

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