The cheapest and fastest buses from Bedford to Manchester
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
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.
It's difficult to get from Bedford to Manchester without transferring at least once.
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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€42 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price | €158 Average price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bedford to Manchester bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:15 AM Bedford | 4h05 | 11:20 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Bedford | 4h35 | 8:20 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Bedford | 3h55 | 9:00 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bedford to Manchester
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 |
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
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FAQs: Bus from Bedford to Manchester

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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bedford to Manchester
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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