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Bedford to Skegness trains

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The average train between Bedford and Skegness takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Skegness. 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 50m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bedford to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bedford and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Skegness at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways8h 50m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 26m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways8h 49m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 30m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 44m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 13m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 58m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 26m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 57m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways8h 50m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Skegness? 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 Skegness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Skegness via Kettering and Nottingham in around 4h 40m.

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