The average train between Kendal and Bedford takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal 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 every 2 hours between Kendal and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Bedford at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Bedford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Kendal to Bedford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Bedford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Kendal to Bedford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kendal and Bedford is 287.2 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Bedford via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 31m.