Trains from Manchester to Bedford

Manchester to Bedford train information

Manchester Bedford train map

Train duration 4h16m
Arrival Bedford, England
Departure Manchester, England
Distance 119 Miles
Lowest train price from £75.10
Average train price £92.00

Which train company can I use?

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train between Manchester (North West England) to Bedford (East of England). The services on board can change depending on the train company.

How long is the train?

On average, it takes approximately 4h16m by train covering a distance of 119 miles to get to Bedford from Manchester. The duration may change depending if the train is direct or if you need to make a change.

How much does it costs?

We found trains from £75.10 to travel in the next 180 days. Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Manchester to Bedford train tickets

from £75.10 MORE 4h16m

Manchester - Bedford prices calendar

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Manchester - Bedford: the best time to book cheap trains

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Days before Departure

The Prices for train tickets Manchester to Bedford will increase the closer you get to your departure day. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 7 days in advance, tickets should be available from £26 whereas when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £47 for your journey. Thus, you can save 45% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 7 days in advance rather than on the day you're travelling.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Manchester to Bedford trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Manchester and Bedford by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Bedford to Manchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Manchester
Piccadilly
Bedford
£75.10 10/11/2024 15:43 21 days ago
Manchester
Piccadilly
Bedford
£96.70 10/11/2024 15:30 21 days ago
Manchester
Piccadilly
Bedford
£96.70 10/11/2024 15:15 21 days ago
Manchester
Piccadilly
Bedford
£96.70 10/11/2024 16:15 21 days ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Discount Manchester - Bedford train tickets

Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to spend less for your Manchester Bedford train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are several types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several trips. But is it really profitable when taking the train from Manchester to Bedford? Use your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a Manchester Bedford ticket (i.e.: £91.30)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of trips needed across the year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£91.30 = 0.96. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 1 trips from Manchester to Bedford (one way journey).

What is the cost of a railcard?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Manchester to Bedford train £91.30 £60.87 £30.43 0.97

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare