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The average train between Bedford and Stafford takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Stafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 57m
Duration
104 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
  2. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain train
  3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Staffordtrain train
3h 4m
£40–74

Bedford to Stafford train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Stafford at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 34m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 34m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 34m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 4m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 28m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 31m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 25m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 41m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 34m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 44m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 48m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 35m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Stafford? 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 Stafford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 103.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Stafford via Kettering, Leicester, and Nuneaton in around 3h 4m.

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