The average train between Bedford and Bury takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Bedford to Bury. 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 4 times a day between Bedford and Bury. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Bury at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Bury? 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 Bury. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Bury station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Bedford to Bury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Bedford to Bury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Bedford and Bury is 204.2 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Bury via Kettering, Nottingham, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 5h 1m.