Bedford to Cheltenham Trains

Bedford to Cheltenham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Cheltenham takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Cheltenham. 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 41m
Duration: 133 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain

3h 25m

£69–103

Bedford to Cheltenham train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

1:56 PM → 4:29 PM
2h 33m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 5:29 PM
2h 33m • 3 changes
3:56 PM → 6:29 PM
2h 33m • 3 changes
4:27 PM → 7:51 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1:04 AM → 8:49 AM
7h 45m • 3 changes
6:26 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1:04 AM → 8:49 AM
7h 45m • 3 changes
6:26 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 59m • 3 changes
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