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Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Bedford takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Accrington 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.

5h 48m
Duration
194 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Accrington to Bedford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Accrington and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 8:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Bedford at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 16m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 16m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 16m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 16m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 16m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains9h 38m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains9h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 16m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 16m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains5h 7m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Accrington 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.

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  • Distance: 194.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Bedford, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Bedford St Johns via Preston, Milton Keynes Central, and Bletchley in around 5h.

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