The average train between Bedford and Gloucester takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Gloucester? 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 Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Gloucester station via Farringdon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Bedford to Gloucester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gloucester station.
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The distance between Bedford and Gloucester is 125.3 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Gloucester via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 57m.