The average train between Cheltenham and Bedford takes 3h 51m 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.
Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 7:18 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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Bedford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Cheltenham to Bedford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Bedford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Cheltenham to Bedford train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cheltenham and Bedford is 113.4 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bedford via Birmingham New Street, Leicester, and Kettering in around 3h 23m.