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The average train between Aberdeen and Bedford takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Bedford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 29m
Duration
568 mi
Distance
£245
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Aberdeen to Bedford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberdeen and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Bedford at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways8h 3m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 26m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink13h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 58m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 35m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways8h 7m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways8h 7m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways8h 10m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways8h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 58m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 35m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 58m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 35m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 58m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 35m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Bedford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 567.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Bedford, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Bedford via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 51m.

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