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The average train between Thirsk and Bedford takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk 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.

3h 48m
Duration
259 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
3h 14m
£78–136

Thirsk to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Thirsk and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Bedford at 3:01 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Grand Central TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Grand Central TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 30m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 58m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Grand Central TrainsGrand Central TrainsThameslink3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 30m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 58m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Grand Central TrainsGrand Central TrainsThameslink3h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thirsk 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.

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  • Distance: 259.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Thirsk to Bedford via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 14m.

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