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The average train between Bedford and Darwen takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Darwen. 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 Darwen. 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 Darwen at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Bedford St Johns station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via Bletchley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Bedford to Darwen train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Bedford St Johns station.
Bedford to Darwen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Bedford and Darwen is 219.5 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Darwen via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Manchester Piccadilly, and Bolton in around 4h 34m.
