The average train between York and Bedford takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York 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 30 minutes between York and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Bedford at 3:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Bedford. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Bedford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
York to Bedford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Bedford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bedford station.
Book your York to Bedford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Bedford is 206.9 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from York to Bedford via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 40m.
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