The average train between Bedford and Penzance takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Bedford to Penzance. 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 every 2 hours between Bedford and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Penzance at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Penzance station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Bedford to Penzance train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Penzance train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Bedford to Penzance train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bedford and Penzance is 418.8 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Penzance via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 10h 29m.