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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
tomorrow
from $43
Thursday
from $38
Friday
from $43
Saturday
from $43
Sunday
from $41
Monday
from $38

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:30 AM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:30 AM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:30 AM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    12:30 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    2:20 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bedford via Birmingham, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      3:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      6:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      6:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      9:25 PM
      Bedford
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $24
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:30 AM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:30 AM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:30 AM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    12:30 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    2:20 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bedford via Birmingham, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      3:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      6:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      6:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      9:25 PM
      Bedford
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $24
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:30 AM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:30 AM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:30 AM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    12:30 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bedford via Birmingham, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      3:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      6:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      6:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      9:25 PM
      Bedford
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $24
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    12:30 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    2:30 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    3:30 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    5:30 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bedford via Birmingham, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      3:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      6:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      6:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      9:25 PM
      Bedford
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $24
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:30 AM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    12:00 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    1:00 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:00 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    5:00 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bedford via Birmingham, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      3:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      6:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      6:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      9:25 PM
      Bedford
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $24
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:30 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:25 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:55 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:55 PM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:30 AM
    Bedford
    Central Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bedford via Birmingham, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 45m
      0
      3:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      6:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      6:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      9:25 PM
      Bedford
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $24
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $7

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 buses from Manchester to Bedford. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Manchester and Bedford.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 35 buses from Manchester to Bedford, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Bedford, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus 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 $38!

Cheapest Bus $38
Fastest Bus 4h 0m
Earliest Bus 2:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 15 Ø
Distance 3,150.5 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Bedford

Every day, 15 buses from 1 bus companies leave Manchester for Bedford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/06/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 05/06
Wednesday 05/07
$43
Thursday 05/08
$38
Friday 05/09
$43
Saturday 05/10
$43
Sunday 05/11
$41
Monday 05/12
$38
Tuesday 05/13
$38
Wednesday 05/14
$38
Thursday 05/15
$38
Friday 05/16
$38
Saturday 05/17
Sunday 05/18
$38
Monday 05/19
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
Thursday 05/22
Friday 05/23
$38
Saturday 05/24
$38
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
Thursday 05/29
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31

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 $38, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Bedford. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $43.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Bedford, with $38. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

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 buses 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 $38
Fastest Bus 4h 0m
Earliest Bus 2:45 AM
Last Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 5/5/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Bedford

In the map below, you can see where to find all 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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $38 and takes 4h 15m to reach Bedford. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $38 and $50. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bedford.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester to Bedford each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Bedford bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester to Bedford take?

The fastest bus from Manchester to Bedford is offered by National Express and takes 4h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Bedford?

The earliest bus arriving in Bedford from Manchester starts at 2:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Manchester to Bedford?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Bedford starts at 11:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Manchester Bedford route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester to Bedford, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Manchester to Bedford bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Manchester Bedford bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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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