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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Heidelberg takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Bedford to Heidelberg. 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 29m
Duration
1,101 km
Distance
€378
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bedford to Heidelberg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bedford and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 34m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 36m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 36m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 36m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 35m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 1m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 58m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 47m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 36m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 34m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 36m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 35m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 1,101.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Bedford to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 42m.

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