Edinburgh to Bedford Trains

Edinburgh to Bedford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Bedford takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

5h 16m
Duration: 440 mi
Distance: £192
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...

4h 57m

£161–242

Edinburgh to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Bedford at 3:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 3:55 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:57 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 7, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 17m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 8, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 17m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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