The average train between Bedford and Chorley takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Bedford and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Chorley at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Chorley station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Bedford to Chorley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Bedford to Chorley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bedford to Chorley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bedford and Chorley is 221.8 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Chorley via Kettering, Nottingham, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 9m.