Carnforth to Bedford Trains

Carnforth to Bedford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carnforth and Bedford takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Carnforth to Bedford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 42m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Lancaster to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
Take the train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johnstrain

5h 4m

£49–145

Carnforth to Bedford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Carnforth and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:44 PM → 8:29 PM
3h 45m • 4 changes
8:38 PM → 5:54 AM
Arrives next day
9h 16m • 4 changes
9:38 PM → 7:55 AM
Arrives next day
10h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:44 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 45m • 4 changes
7:43 AM → 11:29 AM
3h 46m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 49m • 4 changes
9:40 AM → 1:29 PM
3h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:44 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 45m • 4 changes
7:43 AM → 11:29 AM
3h 46m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 49m • 4 changes
9:40 AM → 1:29 PM
3h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:44 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 45m • 4 changes
7:43 AM → 11:29 AM
3h 46m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 49m • 4 changes
9:40 AM → 1:29 PM
3h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 47m • 4 changes
7:43 AM → 11:29 AM
3h 46m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 49m • 4 changes
9:40 AM → 1:29 PM
3h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:43 PM → 5:54 AM
Arrives next day
10h 11m • 4 changes
9:38 PM → 7:55 AM
Arrives next day
10h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:44 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 45m • 4 changes
7:43 AM → 11:29 AM
3h 46m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 49m • 4 changes
9:40 AM → 1:29 PM
3h 49m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carnforth to Bedford? 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.