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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
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
  2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 24m
£45–68

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.

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Map of how to get from Bedford to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 88.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Birmingham New Street via Kettering and Leicester in around 2h 24m.

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