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The average train between Bedford and Preston takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Bedford and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bedford St Johns station and arriving at Preston station via Bletchley station and Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Bedford to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Bedford St Johns station.
Bedford to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Bedford and Preston is 235.1 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Preston via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, and Crewe in around 3h 38m.
