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The average train between Bedford and Penrith takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Bedford to Penrith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 45m
Duration
249 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bedford to Penrith train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bedford and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Penrith at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 17m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 17m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 17m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 17m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 17m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast4h 54m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Penrith? 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.

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  • Distance: 249 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Penrith, England?

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Penrith North Lakes via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, and Crewe in around 5h 1m.

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