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Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 11m
Duration
355 mi
Distance
£189
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bedford and St Ives (Cornwall). The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:36 PM which arrives into St Ives (Cornwall) at 2:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 25m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 25m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 57m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 25m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 25m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 57m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 25m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 25m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 57m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 25m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 25m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 57m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 25m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 25m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 57m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 30m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 1m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 30m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 26m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 8m • 4 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 9m • 4 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall)? 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: 355.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

You can take a train from Bedford to St Ives (Cornwall) via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Totnes, and St Erth in around 8h 35m.

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