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Bedford to Shrewsbury trains

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The average train between Bedford and Shrewsbury takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Shrewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 50m
Duration
131 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bedford to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales13h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 40m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 33m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 53m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales2h 55m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 18m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 28m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 49m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales2h 55m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 18m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 49m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales2h 55m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 18m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 49m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales2h 55m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 18m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 49m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales2h 55m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 18m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Shrewsbury? 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 Shrewsbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Shrewsbury via Kettering, Leicester, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 34m.

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