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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Edinburgh takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford to Edinburgh. 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 10m
Duration
440 mi
Distance
£191
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bedford to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 40m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 46m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 21m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 19m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 23m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 19m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 23m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 19m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 23m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 19m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 23m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 19m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 23m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 15m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 58m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 19m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Edinburgh? 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.

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  • Distance: 439.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bedford to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 13m.

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