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Lytham St Annes to Bedford trains

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The average train between Lytham St Annes and Bedford takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Lytham St Annes 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 1m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£105
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
6h 5m
£83–133

Lytham St Annes to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Lytham St Annes and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lytham St Annes is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Bedford at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 39m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways6h 9m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways11h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 27m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 25m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 25m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 27m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 25m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 25m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 27m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 25m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 25m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 27m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 25m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 25m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lytham St Annes 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.

Map of how to get from Lytham St Annes to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Lytham St Annes, England and Bedford, England?

You can take a train from Ansdell & Fairhaven to Bedford via Preston, Manchester Piccadilly, Nottingham, and Kettering in around 6h 5m.

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