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The average train between Bedford and Blackburn takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. 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 53m
Duration
183 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain train
5h 35m
£78–122

Bedford to Blackburn train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 11:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited9h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited10h • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 2m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited9h 59m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 8m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 25m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 51m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 39m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 2m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited10h • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 2m • 4 changes

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.

Map of how to get from Bedford to Blackburn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 183.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Blackburn via Kettering, Nottingham, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 35m.

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