The average train between Colwyn Bay and Bedford takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Colwyn Bay 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 every 2 hours between Colwyn Bay and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colwyn Bay is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Bedford at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay station and arriving at Bedford station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Colwyn Bay to Bedford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.
Colwyn Bay to Bedford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bletchley station.
Book your Colwyn Bay to Bedford train tickets online with Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Colwyn Bay and Bedford is 254.7 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Bedford St Johns via Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street, and Bletchley in around 6h 35m.