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Bedford to Formby trains

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The average train between Bedford and Formby takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Formby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 15m
Duration
205 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 3m
£91–138

Bedford to Formby train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bedford and Formby. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Formby at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail5h 17m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail9h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail10h 11m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail5h 14m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail5h 16m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail5h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail10h 11m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail5h 14m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail5h 16m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail5h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail10h 11m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail5h 14m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail5h 16m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail5h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail10h 11m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail5h 14m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail5h 16m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysMerseyrail5h 18m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Formby? 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.

Map of how to get from Bedford to Formby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Formby via Kettering, Nottingham, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 6h 3m.

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