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Bedford to Chorley trains

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The average train between Bedford and Chorley takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Chorley. 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 46m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bedford to Chorley train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Chorley at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited9h 5m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 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 37m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 34m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 37m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 24m • 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 43m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Chorley? 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 Chorley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 176.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Chorley via Kettering, Leicester, Nuneaton, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 35m.

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