Bedford to Darwen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Darwen takes 5h 13m 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 13m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 59m

£65–107

Bedford to Darwen train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Darwen. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Darwen at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:56 PM → 9:25 AM
Arrives next day
10h 29m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 59m • 5 changes
7:01 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 24m • 5 changes
7:59 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 26m • 5 changes
8:57 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 28m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 59m • 5 changes
7:01 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 24m • 5 changes
7:59 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 26m • 5 changes
8:57 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 28m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:03 AM → 10:25 AM
9h 22m • 5 changes
6:49 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 36m • 5 changes
7:56 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 29m • 5 changes
8:56 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 29m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:11 PM → 4:25 PM
4h 14m • 5 changes
2:14 PM → 6:37 PM
4h 22m • 5 changes
3:55 PM → 8:25 PM
4h 30m • 5 changes
4:55 PM → 10:47 PM
5h 52m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 59m • 5 changes
7:01 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 24m • 5 changes
7:59 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 26m • 5 changes
8:57 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 28m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 59m • 5 changes
7:01 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 24m • 5 changes
7:59 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 26m • 5 changes
8:57 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 28m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 59m • 5 changes
7:01 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 24m • 5 changes
7:59 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 26m • 5 changes
8:57 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 28m • 5 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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