Bedford to Manchester bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bedford to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€41

Average price

€41

Fastest journey

3 h 55 m

Average duration

4 h 1 m

Buses per day

10

Distance

191 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bedford to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bedford to Manchester will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €41.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Bedford to Manchester without transferring at least once.

National ExpressUCX5 · NX540
04:45PM4h35
Bedford, Bus Station
09:20PMManchester, Coach Station
€411One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressUCX5 · NX540
12:15PM4h40
Bedford, Bus Station
04:55PMManchester, Coach Station
€411One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressUCX5 · NX540
06:05PM3h55
Bedford, Bus Station
10:00PMManchester, Coach Station
€411One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressUCX5 · NX540
03:45PM4h10
Bedford, Bus Station
07:55PMManchester, Coach Station
€411One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressUCX5 · NX540
02:45PM4h15
Bedford, Bus Station
07:00PMManchester, Coach Station
€411One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Bedford to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €60.

Distance: 191 km

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Flight

€42

Average price

Cheapest

€81

Average price

€158

Average price

4h 24m

Average total duration

3h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 12m

Average total duration

2h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Bedford to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 1:30 AM
Last updated at 1:30 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_express7:15 AM Bedford
4h05
11:20 AM Manchester0 transfersDirect
national_express3:45 PM Bedford
4h35
8:20 PM Manchester0 transfersDirect
national_express5:05 PM Bedford
3h55
9:00 PM Manchester0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bedford to Manchester

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Buses from Bedford to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
191 km
Average bus duration
3h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
€22
Buses per day
9
Fastest bus
3h 50m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Bedford to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Bedford to Manchester with National Express for as low as €22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 50m
Cheapest Price
€31
National Express frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Bedford to Manchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Bedford to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bedford to Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bedford to Manchester can start from as little as €34 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bedford to Manchester is €36; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Bedford to Manchester coach travel time is 3 h 55 min   for the 191 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Bedford to Manchester leaves at 06: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Bedford to Manchester leaves at 20: 05.
For the best Bedford to Manchester coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Bedford to Manchester to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Bedford, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Bedford, Bus Station and Bedford. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your trip in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Airport.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bedford, Bus Station, which is located around 0.6 miles (870 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Manchester from Bedford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Bedford to Manchester is April.
You have options as you can travel between Bedford and Manchester 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Bedford to Manchester

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Manchester
The major bus station for departures in Bedford is Bedford, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bedford, Bus Station for your trip from Bedford to Manchester.
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