The average train between Bedford and Derbyshire takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Derbyshire. 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 Derbyshire. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Derbyshire at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Derbyshire? 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 Derbyshire. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Derbyshire station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Bedford to Derbyshire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Bedford to Derbyshire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Matlock station.
Book your Bedford to Derbyshire train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Bedford and Derbyshire is 137.3 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Matlock via Kettering, Leicester, and Derby in around 3h 14m.