The average train between Bedford and Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Newcastle-under-Lyme at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Newcastle-under-Lyme? 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Newcastle-under-Lyme station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Bedford to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Bedford to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Bedford to Newcastle-under-Lyme train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Bedford and Newcastle-under-Lyme is 153.4 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Stoke-on-Trent via Kettering and Nottingham in around 3h 53m.