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Bedford to Penrith trains

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The average train between Bedford and Penrith takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. 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.

4h
Duration
330 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 42m
£118–182

Bedford to Penrith train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bedford and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Penrith at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast5h 20m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change

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.

Map of how to get from Bedford to Penrith.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 329.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Penrith North Lakes via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 42m.

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