The average train between Bedford and Holyhead takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Bedford to Holyhead. 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 5 times a day between Bedford and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Central station and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Holyhead station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Bedford to Holyhead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Bedford to Holyhead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Bedford to Holyhead train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bedford and Holyhead is 309.5 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a bus from Chaucer Road to Holyhead via Central station, Milton Keynes Central, and Crewe in around 5h 23m.