Manchester to Bedford Trains

Manchester to Bedford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Bedford takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

3h 52m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...

3h 45m

£70–101

Manchester to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Bedford at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 2:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 2:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 2:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 2:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 2:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 2:09 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:41 AM → 3:38 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
12:44 PM → 4:38 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
1:44 PM → 5:08 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
2:43 PM → 6:08 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

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Manchester to Bedford train times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:09 AM

8:43 AM → 12:09 PM

9:43 AM → 1:09 PM

10:43 AM → 2:09 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:09 AM

8:43 AM → 12:09 PM

9:43 AM → 1:09 PM

10:43 AM → 2:09 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:09 AM

8:43 AM → 12:09 PM

9:43 AM → 1:09 PM

10:43 AM → 2:09 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:09 AM

8:43 AM → 12:09 PM

9:43 AM → 1:09 PM

10:43 AM → 2:09 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:09 AM

8:43 AM → 12:09 PM

9:43 AM → 1:09 PM

10:43 AM → 2:09 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:09 AM

8:43 AM → 12:09 PM

9:43 AM → 1:09 PM

10:43 AM → 2:09 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:41 AM → 3:38 PM

12:44 PM → 4:38 PM

1:44 PM → 5:08 PM

2:43 PM → 6:08 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bedford, England?

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham

Train from Nottingham to Kettering

Train trips from Manchester

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