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The average train between Bedford and Hamilton takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Bedford to Hamilton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 7m
Duration
356 mi
Distance
£111
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bedford to Hamilton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bedford and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 46m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 9m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCaledonian SleeperCaledonian Sleeper11h 5m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express13h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 8m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 8m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 53m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLumoTransPennine Express6h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 8m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 8m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 53m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLumoTransPennine Express6h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 8m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 8m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 53m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLumoTransPennine Express6h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 8m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 8m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 53m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLumoTransPennine Express6h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 4m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 29m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 8m • 4 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 30m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Hamilton? 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.

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  • Distance: 355.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Hamilton, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Motherwell via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 6h 16m.

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