The average train between Cottingham and Bedford takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Cottingham 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 Cottingham and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cottingham is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Bedford at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cottingham 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 Cottingham to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Cottingham station and arriving at Bedford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Cottingham to Bedford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Cottingham station.
Cottingham to Bedford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Cottingham to Bedford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cottingham and Bedford is 183.1 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Cottingham to Bedford via Sheffield, Leicester, and Kettering in around 4h 26m.