The average train between Bedford and Great Shelford takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford to Great Shelford. 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 Great Shelford. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Great Shelford at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Great Shelford. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Great Shelford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Bedford to Great Shelford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Great Shelford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge South station.
Book your Bedford to Great Shelford train tickets online with Thameslink, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Great Shelford is 41.1 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Shelford (Cambs) via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Cambridge South in around 2h 12m.