Bristol to Bedford by train

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Overview: trains from Bristol to Bedford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bristol to Bedford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:45 View journey
Last train 23:58 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 158
Trains / day 59 View all
Cheapest journey AU$149.65 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 34m
Train operators 8

Bristol to Bedford by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Bristol to Bedford? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 158 kilometres.

Train travel between Bristol and Bedford: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Bristol to Bedford:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$149.65

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 2 and a half months in advance.

Bristol to Bedford departure timetable

On this route, 59 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Bristol at 04:45 and the last leaving at 23:58 during the week.

For weekend travel to Bedford, the earliest departure is at 05:30 and the last one is at 22:30. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 9 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Bristol to Bedford

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 42 minutes, crossing a total distance of 158 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Bristol and Bedford?

Tickets along this route go on sale 2 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Further insights on trains from Bristol to Bedford

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Bedford city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Bristol to Bedford

Want to know more about your journey from Bristol to Bedford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Bristol to Bedford is 158 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.