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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Skipton takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford to Skipton. 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 12m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bedford to Skipton train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 26m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 26m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 26m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 26m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 55m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 52m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 26m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Skipton? 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.

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  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Skipton via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 10m.

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