The average train between Bristol Temple Meads and Bedford takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol Temple Meads 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.
Trains run hourly between Bristol Temple Meads and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol Temple Meads 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Bedford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Bristol Temple Meads to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Bristol Temple Meads to Bedford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Bedford is 164.2 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bedford via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 5m.