The average train between Bedford and Melbourn takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford to Melbourn. 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 Melbourn. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Melbourn at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Melbourn. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Melbourn station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Bedford to Melbourn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Melbourn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Meldreth station.
Book your Bedford to Melbourn train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and Thameslink.
The distance between Bedford and Melbourn is 33.6 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Meldreth via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 18m.