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Coseley to Bedford by train

First train

07:32

Last train

19:53

Departure station

Coseley

Arrival station

Bedford

Journey time

From 2h 41m

Distance

73 miles (118 km)

Frequency

20 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast

Taking the train from Coseley to Bedford in 2 hours 41 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Coseley to Bedford? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 3 hours 3 minutes to travel the 73 miles (118 km) from Coseley to Bedford by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 41 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 20 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry to Bedford. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Coseley to Bedford in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

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 Bedford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

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

How long does the train from Coseley to Bedford take?

The average journey time by train between Coseley and Bedford is 3 hours and 3 minutes, with around 20 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Coseley and Bedford by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Coseley to Bedford is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Coseley to Bedford?

No, there are no direct train services from Coseley to Bedford. Travelling from Coseley to Bedford by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Coseley to Bedford leave?

The first train from Coseley to Bedford leaves at 07:32. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Coseley to Bedford leave?

The last train from Coseley to Bedford leaves at 19:53. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Coseley and Bedford by train?

Trains travelling from Coseley to Bedford cover a distance of around 73 miles (118 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Coseley to Bedford

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† 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.

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