The average train between Middlesbrough and Bedford takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Middlesbrough 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 hourly between Middlesbrough and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Bedford at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Bedford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Middlesbrough to Bedford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Bedford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Bedford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Bedford is 276.2 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Bedford via Darlington, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 10m.