The average train between Bedford and Bristol takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford to Bristol. 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 hourly between Bedford and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Bristol at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Bristol station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Bedford to Bristol train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Bristol train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Bedford to Bristol train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bedford and Bristol is 164.8 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Bristol Temple Meads via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 17m.
