First train | 04:05 | |
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Last train | 01:03 | |
Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
Arrival station | Bedford | |
Journey time | From 2h 39m | |
Distance | 118 miles (190 km) | |
Frequency | 80 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £29 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
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The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bedford usually takes 5 hours 17 minutes on average to travel 118 miles (190 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 2 hours 39 minutes. You can expect to find 80 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Bedford, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Bedford if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £29.00. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
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