Preston to Bedford Trains

Preston to Bedford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Bedford takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

4h 59m
Duration: 190 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
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5h 24m

£78–124

Preston to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:47 PM → 6:39 AM
Arrives next day
8h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 22m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 22m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 22m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 22m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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