The average train between Bedford and Blackburn takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bedford and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 8m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Blackburn station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Bedford to Blackburn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Bedford to Blackburn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Bedford to Blackburn train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bedford and Blackburn is 224.8 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Blackburn via Kettering, Nottingham, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 40m.