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Skegness to Bedford trains

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The average train between Skegness and Bedford takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness 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 23m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain train Skegness - Nottingham
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 8m
£71–102

Skegness to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Skegness and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Bedford at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 54m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways9h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 4m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 52m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 4m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 52m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 51m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 20m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 22m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 22m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 4m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 52m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skegness 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 Skegness to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Skegness to Bedford via Nottingham and Kettering in around 4h 8m.

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