The average train between Bedford and Gloucester takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. 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 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 28m • 3 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 Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Bedford to Gloucester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Bedford to Gloucester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Bedford to Gloucester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Bedford and Gloucester is 125.3 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Gloucester via Kettering, Leicester, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 59m.