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The average train between Bedford and Perth takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 3m
Duration
496 mi
Distance
£212
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train
7h 14m
£165–264

Bedford to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Perth. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Perth at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 36m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 1m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 32m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 36m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 56m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 1m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 36m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 56m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 1m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Perth? 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 Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 495.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bedford to Perth via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 14m.

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