Bedford to Preston Trains

Bedford to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Preston takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 30m
Duration: 190 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain

5h 23m

£78–123

Bedford to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Preston. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

11:56 AM → 4:31 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
12:56 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
1:56 PM → 6:35 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 7:32 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:04 AM → 10:31 AM
9h 27m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:04 AM → 10:31 AM
9h 27m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:03 AM → 10:31 AM
9h 28m • 3 changes
6:49 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:58 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 4:32 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
1:07 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
2:10 PM → 7:02 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:01 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:04 AM → 10:31 AM
9h 27m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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