Bedford to Carnforth Trains

Bedford to Carnforth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Carnforth takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Bedford to Carnforth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 36m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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4h 41m

£50–144

Bedford to Carnforth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bedford and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:50 PM → 7:42 AM
Arrives next day
10h 52m • 4 changes
10:41 PM → 9:51 AM
Arrives next day
11h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 10m • 4 changes
7:13 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
8:11 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 47m • 4 changes
9:27 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 10m • 4 changes
7:13 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
8:11 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 47m • 4 changes
9:27 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:18 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 5m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 8m • 4 changes
8:50 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 38m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 10m • 4 changes
7:13 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
8:11 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 47m • 4 changes
9:27 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 10m • 4 changes
7:13 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
8:11 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 47m • 4 changes
9:27 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
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