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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Bedford from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
from £29
tomorrow
from £31
Wednesday
from £29
Thursday
from £29
Friday
Saturday
from £29
Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    08:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    12:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    10:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    16:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    12:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    17:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bedford via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      15:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      18:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      18:50
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      21:25
      Bedford
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    07:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    10:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    16:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    05:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    09:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bedford via Birmingham, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      15:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      18:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      18:50
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      21:25
      Bedford
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    05:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    09:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    07:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    08:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    12:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    11:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:20
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bedford via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      15:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      18:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      18:50
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      21:25
      Bedford
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    05:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    09:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    07:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:25
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bedford via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      15:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      18:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      18:50
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      21:25
      Bedford
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:25
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    13:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    17:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    22:25
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    05:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:30
    Bedford
    Central Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bedford via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      15:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      18:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      18:50
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      21:25
      Bedford
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £6

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Bedford

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Bedford are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily coaches from Manchester to Bedford. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Manchester and Bedford.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 30 coaches from Manchester to Bedford, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Bedford, with 9 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Bedford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 15 times every day by bus from Manchester to Bedford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Bedford starting from £29!

Cheapest Bus £29
Fastest Bus 4h 0m
Earliest Coach 02:45
Latest Coach 19:15
Daily Bus Connections 15 Ø
Distance 5,068.7 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Bedford

Every day, 15 buses from 1 coach companies leave Manchester for Bedford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/04/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 31/03
£29
Tuesday 01/04
£31
Wednesday 02/04
£29
Thursday 03/04
£29
Friday 04/04
£29
Saturday 05/04
£29
Sunday 06/04
Monday 07/04
£29
Tuesday 08/04
£29
Wednesday 09/04
Thursday 10/04
Friday 11/04
£29
Saturday 12/04
£29
Sunday 13/04
Monday 14/04
£29
Tuesday 15/04
Wednesday 16/04
£29
Thursday 17/04
£29
Friday 18/04
Saturday 19/04
£29
Sunday 20/04
£31
Monday 21/04
Tuesday 22/04
£29
Wednesday 23/04
£29
Thursday 24/04
£29
Friday 25/04
Saturday 26/04
£29
Sunday 27/04

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Bedford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Bedford, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £29, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Bedford. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £31.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Bedford, with £29. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £29.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Bedford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Bedford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Bedford, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Manchester to Bedford are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Bedford

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Bedford from our users.

National Express from Manchester to Bedford

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to Bedford:

Cheapest Price £29
Fastest Coach 4h 0m
Earliest Coach 02:45
Last Coach 19:15
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 31/03/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Bedford

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Manchester and Bedford.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to Bedford? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Bedford.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Bedford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Manchester to Bedford? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Bedford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Bedford bus

How much does a Manchester - Bedford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Bedford bus trip is available from £29 and takes 4h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Bedford?

The connection Manchester to Bedford is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £29 to £37. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Manchester - Bedford route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Bedford is offered by roughly 15 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bedford from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Bedford is provided by National Express and takes 4h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Bedford?

The earliest bus to Bedford departs from Manchester at 02:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Manchester to Bedford?

The latest bus to Bedford departs from Manchester at 19:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Manchester - Bedford route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Bedford can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bedford?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Bedford by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bedford from Manchester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Manchester Bedford bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Bedford bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Bedford on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Bedford

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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