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Bedford to Skegness trains

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The average train between Bedford and Skegness takes 4h 51m 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 51m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train Nottingham - Skegness
4h 40m
£69–104

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 11:50 PM which arrives into Skegness at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 56m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways8h 9m • 2 changes

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

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 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 Thursday, October 15, 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 Friday, October 16, 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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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 51m

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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