The average train between Bristol and Bedford takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol 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 and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol 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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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Bedford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Bristol to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Bristol to Bedford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Bristol and Bedford is 164.8 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.
