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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Bedford takes 24h 16m and the fastest train takes 23h 44m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Madrid 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.

24h 16m
Duration
1,400 mi
Distance
£418
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Bedford train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Madrid and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 24h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarEast Midlands Railways24h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarEast Midlands Railways24h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    OuigoRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarEast Midlands Railways23h 44m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarEast Midlands Railways24h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarEast Midlands Railways24h 25m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid 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 Madrid to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,399.7 mi
  • Duration: 24h 16m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Bedford, England?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Bedford via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 15h 31m.

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