Cheltenham to Bedford Trains

Cheltenham to Bedford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Bedford takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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.

3h 50m
Duration: 133 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain

3h 23m

£58–86

Cheltenham to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

11:59 AM → 3:09 PM
3h 9m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 3:40 PM
3h 27m • 3 changes
1:12 PM → 4:09 PM
2h 57m • 3 changes
1:59 PM → 5:09 PM
3h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:18 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 21m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 11:39 AM
3h 27m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:18 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 21m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 11:39 AM
3h 27m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:18 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 21m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 11:39 AM
3h 27m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:15 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 23m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:11 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 26m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 2:38 PM
3h 26m • 3 changes
12:11 PM → 3:38 PM
3h 27m • 3 changes
1:40 PM → 4:38 PM
2h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:18 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 21m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 11:39 AM
3h 27m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 10m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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.