The average train between Bedford and Crewe takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Crewe. 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 Crewe. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Crewe at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Crewe? 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 Crewe. However, there are services departing from Bedford St Johns station and arriving at Crewe station via Bletchley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Bedford to Crewe train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Bedford St Johns station.
Bedford to Crewe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
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The distance between Bedford and Crewe is 171 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Crewe via Bletchley and Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 22m.