The average train between Bedford and Salford Quays takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Salford Quays. 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 Salford Quays. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Salford Quays at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Salford Quays? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Salford Quays station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Bedford to Salford Quays train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Bedford to Salford Quays train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Bedford and Salford Quays is 192.9 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Harbour City via Kettering, Nottingham, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 47m.