Preston to Bedford by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Bedford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston 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 05:58 View journey
Last train 23:10 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 43m View journey
Distance (km) 234
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey CA$146.25 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 3m
Train operators 9

Travelling from Preston to Bedford by train

Considering a train trip from Preston to Bedford? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Preston and Bedford: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$146.25, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Preston to Bedford departure frequency and train timetable

With 30 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 21 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:00 and the last one is at 21:18. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:58, with the last one at 23:10.

Preston to Bedford distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 234 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 43 minutes.

When are tickets between Preston and Bedford available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Preston and Bedford can be purchased 4 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Maximising your travels to Bedford

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Bedford.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Bedford

Want to know more about your journey from Preston 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 Preston and Bedford by train is 234 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.