Dumfries to Bedford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Bedford takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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 9m
Duration: 300 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Centraltrain

6h 19m

£59–197

Dumfries to Bedford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dumfries and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:59 PM → 8:29 AM
Arrives next day
11h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 26m • 4 changes
7:15 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 14m • 4 changes
7:58 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 28m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:02 PM → 5:54 AM
Arrives next day
10h 52m • 4 changes
11:50 PM → 7:55 AM
Arrives next day
8h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 26m • 4 changes
7:13 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 16m • 4 changes
7:58 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
8:59 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 26m • 4 changes
7:13 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 16m • 4 changes
7:58 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
8:59 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 26m • 4 changes
7:13 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 16m • 4 changes
7:58 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
8:59 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 26m • 4 changes
7:13 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 16m • 4 changes
7:58 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
8:59 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 26m • 4 changes
7:13 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 16m • 4 changes
7:58 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
8:59 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries 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.