The average train between Bedford and Leyland takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Leyland. 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 Leyland. 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 Leyland at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Leyland? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Leyland. However, there are services departing from Bedford St Johns station and arriving at Leyland station via Bletchley station and Manchester Piccadilly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Bedford to Leyland train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Bedford St Johns station.
Bedford to Leyland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leyland station.
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The distance between Bedford and Leyland is 228.9 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Leyland via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 29m.