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Bedford to Carnforth trains

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The average train between Bedford and Carnforth takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. 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.

6h 20m
Duration
217 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain train
6h 19m
£88–139

Bedford to Carnforth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bedford and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 39m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited9h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited9h 56m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited9h 56m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 18m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 18m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited9h 56m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited9h 56m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 216.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Carnforth via Kettering, Nottingham, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 19m.

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