Major disruption between Haywards Heath and Lewes, and between Shenfield and Southend Victoria, as emergency services respond to incidents. Services are affected until further notice. For travel, ticket and refund information, click here.

Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Manchester Airport to Bedford St Johns

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Avanti West Coast
CrossCountry

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Manchester Airport to Bedford St Johns

Trains to Bedford St Johns from Manchester Airport

First train

09:04

Last train

14:04

Departure stationManchester Airport
Arrival stationBedford St Johns
Journey time

From 3h 46m

Distance

114 miles (183 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express

What are the train times from Manchester Airport to Bedford St Johns?

Get from Manchester Airport to Bedford St Johns in as little as 3 hours 46 minutes on the fastest trains, so you can make the most of your time.

The average train journey from Manchester Airport to Bedford St Johns takes around 4 hours 7 minutes. There are around 0 trains that operate on this route daily.

As there are no direct trains between Manchester Airport and Bedford St Johns, you'll need to make 3 changes.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry trains run on this route.

Booking in advance often results in cheaper ticket prices.

With our Journey Planner, you can check live train times, compare prices and check routes.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Manchester Airport to Bedford St Johns?

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester Airport to Bedford St Johns? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What is the quickest journey time between Manchester Airport and Bedford St Johns by train?

The quickest journey time between Manchester Airport and Bedford St Johns by train is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Manchester Airport to Bedford St Johns?

No, there are no direct trains running from Manchester Airport to Bedford St Johns, you’ll usually need to make at least 3 changes during the journey.

What's the distance between Manchester Airport and Bedford St Johns by train?

Trains travelling from Manchester Airport to Bedford St Johns cover a distance of around 114 miles (183 km) during the journey. You can get there in 3 hours and 46 minutes on the fastest services.

What is the best way to get to Bedford St Johns from Manchester Airport?

To get from Manchester Airport to Bedford St Johns, we believe that it's best to take the train! Trains are convenient and comfortable, offering a great way to get to Bedford St Johns. Plus, the fastest trains can take just 3 hours and 46 minutes, leaving you with more time to explore.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to Bedford St Johns?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Manchester Airport to Bedford St Johns is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link