The average train between Calais and Bedford takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 3 times a day between Calais and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Bedford at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 50m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Bedford station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Calais to Bedford train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Bedford train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Calais to Bedford train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Calais and Bedford is 207.6 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bedford via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 27m.