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The average train between Bedford and Blackburn takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Blackburn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 54m
Duration
189 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bedford to Blackburn train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Blackburn. 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 Blackburn at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited10h 9m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLumoAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 31m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 59m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLumoNorthern Trains Limited4h 58m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 38m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 38m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 38m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 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 36m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 38m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Blackburn? 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.

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  • Distance: 189.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Blackburn via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 4h 20m.

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