The average train between Bedford and Harrogate takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford to Harrogate. 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 Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Harrogate station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Bedford to Harrogate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Harrogate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at York station.
Book your Bedford to Harrogate train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Harrogate is 218.4 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Harrogate via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 3h 38m.