The average train between Spalding and Bedford takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding 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 Spalding and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Bedford at 2:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Spalding 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 Spalding to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Bedford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Spalding to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Spalding to Bedford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Spalding and Bedford is 75.6 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Spalding to Bedford via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 7m.