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Cologne to Bedford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bedford takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

6h 15m
Duration
417 mi
Distance
£195
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train
5h 41m
£148–324

Cologne to Bedford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Bedford at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 416.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bedford, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bedford via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 41m.

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