Glasgow to Bedford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Bedford takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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.

7h 9m
Duration: 368 mi
Distance: £121
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Glasgow Central to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston

5h 25m

£81–187

Glasgow to Bedford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Glasgow and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
9:40 AM → 3:29 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 5:29 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
9:40 AM → 3:29 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 5:29 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
9:40 AM → 3:29 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 5:29 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 3:29 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 5:29 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:34 PM → 5:54 AM
Arrives next day
11h 20m • 3 changes
8:08 PM → 7:55 AM
Arrives next day
11h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
9:40 AM → 3:29 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 5:29 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
9:40 AM → 3:29 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 5:29 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow 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.

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Bedford, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Milton Keynes Central 4 times a day. Tickets cost £110–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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