The average train between Great Shelford and Bedford takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Great Shelford 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 Great Shelford and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Great Shelford is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Bedford at 3:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Cambridge South and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Great Shelford to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Great Shelford station and arriving at Bedford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Great Shelford to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge South station.
Great Shelford to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Great Shelford to Bedford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Great Shelford and Bedford is 41.1 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Shelford (Cambs) to Bedford via Cambridge South, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 56m.