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Bedford to Birkenhead trains

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The average train between Bedford and Birkenhead takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Birkenhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 24m
Duration
162 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bedford St Johns to Bletchleytrain train Bedford - Bletchley
  2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 56m
£51–95

Bedford to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Birkenhead. 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 Birkenhead at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 50m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 49m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 52m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 50m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 49m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 52m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 50m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 49m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 52m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 45m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 50m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 49m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 52m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Birkenhead? 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 Birkenhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 161.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Liverpool Lime Street via Bletchley and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 56m.

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