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The average train between Bedford and Scarborough takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Scarborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 17m
Duration
279 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bedford to Scarborough train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express8h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 47m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 47m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 18m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 46m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 47m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 53m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Scarborough? 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 Scarborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Scarborough, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Scarborough via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 9m.

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