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Bedford to Liverpool by train
It takes an average of 5h 37m to travel from Bedford to Liverpool by train, over a distance of around 137 miles (220 km). There are normally 56 trains per day traveling from Bedford to Liverpool and tickets for this journey start from $24.81 when you book in advance.
| First train | 5:10 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:12 pm | |
| Departure station | Bedford | |
| Arrival station | Liverpool | |
| Journey time | From 2h 53m | |
| Distance | 137 miles (220 km) | |
| Frequency | 56 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $24.81 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Traveling from Bedford to Liverpool by train
Looking to travel from Bedford to Liverpool by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 37 minutes to travel from Bedford to Liverpool by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 53 minutes though. You'll usually find 56 trains per day running along the 220 km route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Liverpool, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route.
Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Bedford to Liverpool start from $24.81 when you book in advance, so start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Liverpool by train, including our train schedule where you can view first and last train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Bedford to Liverpool
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Consider a Season Ticket
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