The average train between Gloucester and Bedford takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Bedford at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Bedford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Gloucester to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Gloucester to Bedford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Gloucester and Bedford is 125.3 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Bedford via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 8m.