The average train between Bedford and Stratford-upon-Avon takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Stratford-upon-Avon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bedford and Stratford-upon-Avon. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Stratford-upon-Avon at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Bedford to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Bedford to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stratford-upon-Avon station.
Book your Bedford to Stratford-upon-Avon train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Bedford and Stratford-upon-Avon is 84.9 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Stratford-upon-Avon via Kettering, Leicester, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham Moor Street in around 3h 55m.