Chester to Bedford by train

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Overview: trains from Chester to Bedford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chester 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 04:22 View journey
Last train 23:22 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 200
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey CA$118.95 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 53m
Train operators 15

Going from Chester to Bedford by train

About to set off from Chester to Bedford by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train travel from Chester to Bedford

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Chester to Bedford:

  • Cheapest ticket: CA$118.95

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Chester to Bedford departure timetable

On this route, 20 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Chester at 04:22 and the last leaving at 21:35 during the week.

For weekend travel to Bedford, the earliest departure is at 04:22 and the last one is at 23:22. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 40 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Chester to Bedford

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 39 minutes, spanning 200 kilometres in total.

Booking time frame: Chester to Bedford trains

Tickets for travel to Bedford along this route are available for purchase 3 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making your Chester to Bedford travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Bedford.

FAQs about the train journey from Chester to Bedford

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

The total distance between Chester and Bedford is 200 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.