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Bedford to Darwen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Darwen takes 5h 8m 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.

5h 8m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Leicester

best
  1. Take the train from Bedford to Ketteringtrain train
  2. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
  3. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain train
  4. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  5. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain train
  6. Take the train from Bolton to Darwentrain train
4h 59m
£65–108

Bedford to Darwen train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Darwen at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Bedford to Darwen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 174.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Darwen via Kettering, Leicester, Nuneaton, Manchester Piccadilly, and Bolton in around 4h 59m.

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