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The average train between Bedford and Bolton takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 33m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bedford to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited9h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 48m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 24m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 57m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 55m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Bolton? 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 Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Bolton via Kettering, Leicester, Nuneaton, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 13m.

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