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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Accrington takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Accrington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 9m
Duration
194 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bedford to Accrington train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bedford and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Accrington at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 34m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLumoNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 43m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLumoNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 34m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Accrington? 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 Bedford to Accrington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 194.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Accrington via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 4h 37m.

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