Coventry to Bedford by train
Bedford lies 77 km (48 mi) south-east of Coventry, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 44 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 94 km (59 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Coventry | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 345,324 | 106,940 |
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Coventry Arena railway station, Coundon Road railway station, Foleshill railway station | Bedford St Johns railway station, Bedford railway station |
| Postal codes | CV1 | MK40 |
Where to book trains from Coventry to Bedford
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Staying in Bedford
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Common questions
How far is Bedford from Coventry?
77 km (48 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Coventry; by road roughly 94 km (59 mi).
How long does it take to get from Coventry to Bedford by train?
About 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Coventry and Bedford?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.