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Trip Overview

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.

3h 11m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bedford to Bristol train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Bristol at 9:32 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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 7m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 1m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 15m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 16m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Bristol? 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 Bristol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 171.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Bristol Temple Meads via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 17m.

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