Bedford to Birmingham Trains

Bedford to Birmingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Birmingham takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 25m
Duration: 88 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
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2h 21m

£39–58

Bedford to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:56 PM → 3:38 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 4:38 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 5:38 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
4:27 PM → 6:45 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:04 AM → 7:46 AM
6h 42m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 8:18 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:04 AM → 7:46 AM
6h 42m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 8:18 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:04 AM → 7:46 AM
6h 42m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 8:38 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 10:38 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:42 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 29m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
11:42 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:26 AM → 8:18 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:04 AM → 7:46 AM
6h 42m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 8:18 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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