The average train between Bedford and Colne takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. 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 hourly between Bedford and Colne. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Colne at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 14m. 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 London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Bedford to Colne train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Colne train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Colne station.
Book your Bedford to Colne train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Colne is 222.8 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Colne via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 5h 18m.