The average train between Clitheroe and Bedford takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Clitheroe 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Clitheroe and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clitheroe is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Bedford at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Clitheroe 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.
No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Clitheroe station and arriving at Bedford station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Clitheroe to Bedford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Clitheroe station.
Clitheroe to Bedford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Clitheroe to Bedford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Clitheroe and Bedford is 232 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Clitheroe to Bedford via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, Nottingham, and Kettering in around 6h.