The average train between Stirling and Bedford takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Stirling 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 Stirling and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Stirling is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Bedford at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Bedford station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Stirling to Bedford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Bedford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Stirling to Bedford train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stirling and Bedford is 497.3 km. The road distance is 766 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Bedford via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 11m.