The average train between Bedford and Arbroath takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Arbroath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bedford and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Arbroath? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Arbroath station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Bedford to Arbroath train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Arbroath train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Arbroath station.
Book your Bedford to Arbroath train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Arbroath is 511.2 km. The road distance is 828 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Arbroath via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 22m.