York to Bedford Trains

Trip Overview

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.

2h 55m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...

2h 39m

£74–121

York to Bedford train times

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 11:05 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.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:17 PM → 9:55 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
7:31 PM → 10:25 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:18 PM → 10:55 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:32 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:58 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:40 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York 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.