Bolton to Bedford Trains

Bolton to Bedford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Bedford takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Bedford. 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 41m
Duration: 170 mi
Distance: £91
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
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4h 53m

£72–112

Bolton to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Bedford at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

10:06 PM → 6:39 AM
Arrives next day
8h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 3m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:08 AM → 3:38 PM
15h 30m • 3 changes
11:57 AM → 4:38 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
1:06 PM → 5:08 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
2:06 PM → 6:08 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Bedford? 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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Bolton to Bedford train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

10:06 PM → 6:39 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:09 AM

7:53 AM → 12:09 PM

8:54 AM → 1:09 PM

10:08 AM → 2:09 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:09 AM

8:06 AM → 12:09 PM

9:07 AM → 1:09 PM

10:08 AM → 2:09 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:08 AM → 3:38 PM

11:57 AM → 4:38 PM

1:06 PM → 5:08 PM

2:06 PM → 6:08 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:09 AM

7:53 AM → 12:09 PM

8:54 AM → 1:09 PM

10:08 AM → 2:09 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham

Train from Nottingham to Kettering

Bolton to Bedford trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Bolton to Bedford train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

10:06 PM → 6:39 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:09 AM

7:53 AM → 12:09 PM

8:54 AM → 1:09 PM

10:08 AM → 2:09 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:09 AM

8:06 AM → 12:09 PM

9:07 AM → 1:09 PM

10:08 AM → 2:09 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:08 AM → 3:38 PM

11:57 AM → 4:38 PM

1:06 PM → 5:08 PM

2:06 PM → 6:08 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:09 AM

7:53 AM → 12:09 PM

8:54 AM → 1:09 PM

10:08 AM → 2:09 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham

Train from Nottingham to Kettering

Train trips from Bolton

Train trips to Bedford

Alternative transport options

10:06 PM → 6:39 AM
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