The average train between Shrewsbury and Bedford takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Shrewsbury 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.
Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Bedford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Shrewsbury to Bedford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Bedford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Bedford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Bedford is 167.7 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Bedford via Birmingham New Street, Leicester, and Kettering in around 3h 45m.