The average train between Bedford and Leyland takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. 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 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Leyland at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Leyland. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Leyland station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Bedford to Leyland train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Bedford to Leyland train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leyland station.
Book your Bedford to Leyland train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bedford and Leyland is 228.9 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Leyland via Kettering, Nottingham, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 30m.