The average train between St Helens and Bedford takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 every 2 hours between St Helens and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Bedford at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from St Helens 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 St Helens to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street station and arriving at Bedford St Johns station via Milton Keynes Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
St Helens to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
St Helens to Bedford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bedford St Johns station.
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The distance between St Helens and Bedford is 211.2 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Bedford St Johns via Liverpool Lime Street, Milton Keynes Central, and Bletchley in around 4h 44m.