Bus and Coach from Manchester to Bedford: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Bedford

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

£32

tomorrow

£29

Sunday

Monday

£29

Tuesday

£29

Wednesday

£29

Thursday

£29

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 10m	05:15	Manchester	Coach Station	09:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 05:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	4h 40m	06:15	Manchester	Coach Station	10:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 06:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 10m	07:15	Manchester	Coach Station	11:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 07:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	4h 35m	08:20	Manchester	Coach Station	12:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 08:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
National Express	4h 10m	10:15	Manchester	Coach Station	14:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 10:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 55m	13:30	Manchester	Coach Station	18:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 13:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
National Express	4h 50m	15:45	Manchester	Coach Station	20:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 15:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
National Express	4h 40m	11:45	Manchester	Coach Station	16:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 11:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 40m	12:45	Manchester	Coach Station	17:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 12:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 50m	16:45	Manchester	Coach Station	21:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 16:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 40m	06:15	Manchester	Coach Station	10:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 06:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 10m	07:15	Manchester	Coach Station	11:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 07:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	4h 35m	08:20	Manchester	Coach Station	12:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 08:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
National Express	4h 50m	11:45	Manchester	Coach Station	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 11:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
National Express	4h 50m	15:45	Manchester	Coach Station	20:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 40m	06:15	Manchester	Coach Station	10:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 06:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 50m	11:45	Manchester	Coach Station	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 11:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
National Express	5h 5m	13:30	Manchester	Coach Station	18:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
National Express	4h 50m	15:45	Manchester	Coach Station	20:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
National Express	4h 45m	16:45	Manchester	Coach Station	21:30	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 16:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 40m	06:15	Manchester	Coach Station	10:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 06:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 35m	08:20	Manchester	Coach Station	12:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
National Express	4h 25m	11:00	Manchester	Coach Station	15:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 50m	11:45	Manchester	Coach Station	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
National Express	4h 50m	12:45	Manchester	Coach Station	17:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 12:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 40m	06:15	Manchester	Coach Station	10:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 06:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 10m	07:15	Manchester	Coach Station	11:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 07:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	4h 35m	08:20	Manchester	Coach Station	12:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
National Express	4h 10m	10:15	Manchester	Coach Station	14:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 10:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	4h 50m	11:45	Manchester	Coach Station	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Bedford is £29 on 02/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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 36 coaches from Manchester to Bedford, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Bedford, with 11 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	3h 55m
Earliest Coach	02:45
Latest Coach	23:40
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 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£32

Saturday 06/12

£29

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£29

Tuesday 09/12

£29

Wednesday 10/12

£29

Thursday 11/12

£29

Friday 12/12

£29

Saturday 13/12

£29

Sunday 14/12

£29

Monday 15/12

£29

Tuesday 16/12

£29

Wednesday 17/12

£29

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£32

Saturday 20/12

£32

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

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. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £29.

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

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

Cheapest Price	£29
Fastest Coach	3h 55m
Earliest Coach	02:45
Last Coach	23:40
Daily Connections	15 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

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.

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Central Coach Station

Allhallows

St Nicholas Church

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 55m. 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 3h 55m. 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 23:40. 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

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

More bus routes to Manchester and to Bedford

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester and to Bedford. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!