South Shields to Bedford Trains

South Shields to Bedford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Bedford takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is an hourly train service from South Shields 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 36m
Duration: 327 mi
Distance: £145
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 15m

£116–170

South Shields to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Bedford at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:56 PM → 12:29 AM
Arrives next day
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:26 PM → 2:13 AM
Arrives next day
5h 46m • 2 changes
9:26 PM → 3:01 AM
Arrives next day
5h 34m • 2 changes
11:56 PM → 8:56 AM
Arrives next day
9h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:56 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
Show more

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