The average train between Bedford and Shipley takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford to Shipley. 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 Shipley. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Shipley at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Shipley station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Bedford to Shipley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Shipley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Bedford to Shipley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Shipley is 208 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Shipley via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 3h 33m.