The average train between Bedford and Colne takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Colne. 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 2 hours between Bedford and Colne. 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 Colne at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Colne. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Colne station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Bedford to Colne train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Bedford to Colne train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Colne station.
Book your Bedford to Colne train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Colne is 222.8 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Colne via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 5h 25m.