Retford to Bedford Trains

Retford to Bedford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Bedford takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford 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.

2h 31m
Duration: 188 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
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2h 19m

£64–125

Retford to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Bedford at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:07 PM → 7:27 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:07 PM → 9:25 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:17 PM → 10:54 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
9:08 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:44 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:44 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:44 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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