Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Great Western Railway
Avanti West Coast

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Bedford to Malvern Link by train

First train

03:43

Last train

21:43

Departure station

Bedford

Arrival station

Malvern Link

Journey time

From 3h 10m

Distance

78 miles (126 km)

Frequency

3 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink

About the train journey from Bedford to Malvern Link

Want to travel from Bedford to Malvern Link by train? Start your journey with us.

The train from Bedford to Malvern Link usually takes 5 hours 21 minutes on average to travel 78 miles (126 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 3 hours 10 minutes. You can expect to find 3 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Malvern Link, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Thameslink, as these are the main train operators on this route.

You can save money on train tickets from Bedford to Malvern Link if you book in advance, travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.

If you want to know more about the journey, scroll up for timetables and live train times, or keep reading for tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!

FAQs about the train journey from Bedford to Malvern Link

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

How do you travel to Malvern Link from Bedford?

To get to Malvern Link from Bedford, why not take the train? With 3 trains per day and an average journey time of 5 hours and 21 minutes, taking the train is a great way to travel. See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Malvern Link by train?

On average, it takes around 5 hours and 21 minutes to travel from Bedford to Malvern Link by train, although you can get there in 3 hours and 10 minutes on the fastest services. With 3 trains per day running on this route, journey times may vary, so check our Journey Planner for more information.

How fast can trains travel from Bedford to Malvern Link?

The fastest time a train can travel the 78 miles (126 km) from Bedford to Malvern Link is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Are there any direct trains from Bedford to Malvern Link?

There are no direct trains that run between Bedford and Malvern Link. You’ll need to make at least 2 changes along the way.

Cheap train tickets from Bedford to Malvern Link

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Bedford to Malvern Link is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.