How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Bedford?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Bedford start from £91. The average price for this train route is around £119. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Bedford?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Bedford is 3h 26m, covering a distance of 118 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Bedford route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway , Avanti West Coast .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Bedford?

The earliest train from Manchester to Bedford departs at 07:43. And the latest train departs at 16:43.

Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Bedford?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Bedford?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Bedford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Bedford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Train Manchester to Bedford from £91

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Manchester to Bedford on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 26m	15:09	Bedford	No tags
Train	12:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 27m	16:10	Bedford	No tags
Train	13:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 27m	17:10	Bedford	No tags
Train	15:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 25m	19:08	Bedford	No tags
Train	16:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 26m	20:09	Bedford	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Bedford

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bedford. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 10mAverage duration

122 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£91 - £194	Average duration3h 26m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£23 - £31	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Bedford by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Bedford?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Bedford start from £91. The average price for this train route is around £119. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Bedford?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Bedford is 3h 26m, covering a distance of 118 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Bedford route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Bedford?
The earliest train from Manchester to Bedford departs at 07:43. And the latest train departs at 16:43.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Bedford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Bedford?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Bedford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Bedford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.