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Trip Summary
16 trains operate daily from Chester-le-Street to Bedford. The train trip from Chester-le-Street to Bedford is usually about 5 hours and 11 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest TransPennine Express + Connections train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 194 mi (312 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 55m |
| Lowest price | $224.90 |
| Most frequent service | TransPennine Express + Connections |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Chester-le-Street to Bedford
- CrossCountry + Connections tickets: C$229 one-way
- Northern Rail + Connections tickets: C$229 one-way
- TransPennine Express + Connections tickets: C$86 one-way
Which train should you take from Chester-le-Street to Bedford?
There are 3 train lines with service from Chester-le-Street to Bedford. TransPennine Express + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 13 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry + Connections | 1 | 5h 0m | $229.62 |
| Northern Rail + Connections | 2 | 7h 6m | $263.25 |
| TransPennine Express + Connections | 13 | 4h 55m | $218.62 |
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Chester-le-Street to Bedford start from $230, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Bedford. CrossCountry + Connections in Chester-le-Street leaves from Chester-le-Street Station . And in Bedford trains arrive at Bedford St Johns .
From Chester-le-Street to Bedford train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 5 hours and 0 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bedford faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 55 minutes.
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Chester-le-Street to Bedford start from $230, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Bedford. Northern Rail + Connections in Chester-le-Street leaves from Chester-le-Street Station . And in Bedford trains arrive at Bedford St Johns and one other train station.
From Chester-le-Street to Bedford train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 7 hours and 6 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bedford faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 55 minutes.
TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Chester-le-Street to Bedford start from $87, and on average cost . Daily there are 13 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Bedford. TransPennine Express + Connections in Chester-le-Street leaves from Chester-le-Street Station . And in Bedford trains arrive at Ashburnham Road and one other train station.
From Chester-le-Street to Bedford train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 4 hours and 55 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bedford faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 55 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Chester-le-Street and Bedford is approximately 194 miles, or 312 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 11 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 55 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Chester-le-Street to Bedford tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Chester-le-Street at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Bedford to Chester-le-Street.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Chester-le-Street?
Main departure station: Chester-le-Street Station
There is one train station in Chester-le-Street.
All train stations in Chester-le-Street:
Chester-le-Street Station
Where is the train station in Bedford?
Main arrival station: St Johns Train Station
Bedford receives travelers from Chester-le-Street at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Bedford:
St Johns Train Station
Ashburnham Road
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