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From London St Pancras International to Bedford, take the fastest train in 33m, typically 1h. Daily, 127 trains depart from London St Pancras International, with the first at 00:11 and the last at 23:58. During Off-Peak times starting at 09:30 on weekdays, enjoy a quieter space with fewer people. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. We save you time, effort, and money.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
00:11 London St Pancras International | 01:18 Bedford | On time | 1h 7m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
00:18 London St Pancras International | 01:29 Bedford | On time | 1h 11m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
00:31 London St Pancras International | 01:39 Bedford | On time | 1h 8m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
00:58 London St Pancras International | 02:14 Bedford | On time | 1h 16m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
01:44 London St Pancras International | 02:59 Bedford | On time | 1h 15m | Thameslink | Find tickets |
Plan your journey from London St Pancras International to Bedford with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.
| First train | 00:11 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:58 |
| Departure station | London St Pancras International |
| Arrival station | Bedford |
| Distance | 44 miles (72 km) |
| Journey time | From 33m |
| Price | From £4.00 |
| Train operators | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway |
On average, it takes around one hour to get from London St Pancras International to Bedford with Thameslink or East Midlands Railway. You’ll head north on your journey, swapping busy central London for the suburbs of Greater London, before entering Bedfordshire.
Thameslink provides connections between London and the wider south-eastern England, linking destinations such as Brighton, Bedford, and Gatwick Airport to the British capital.
London St Pancras International is perhaps one of the best-connected train stations in the UK, making it incredibly easy to reach no matter where you’re coming from.
Located on Euston Road in Camden, North London, the station is half a mile away from London Euston and is only a two-minute walk from London Kings Cross. Kings Cross also features a London Underground station that serves the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines. Tons of buses and taxis can drop you off along Euston Road or at the station’s entrance, too.
Thameslink, Eurostar, East Midlands Railway, and Southeastern all run from London St Pancras International. Paris Gare Du Nord, Brussels, Amsterdam are some of the main Eurostar stations, meanwhile destinations like Brighton, Cambridge, Nottingham and Sheffield are some of the station’s main UK destinations.
If you are travelling with East Midlands Railway from London St Pancras International to Bedford, then there are only two stations between your destination; these are at Luton Airport Parkway and Luton. If you are travelling with Thameslink, the route includes eight stops: West Hampstead Thameslink, St Albans City, Harpenden, Luton Airport Parkway, Luton, Leagrave, Harlington, and Flitwick.
Yet, these can change due to engineering works or scheduling alterations. It's advisable to check before you travel to avoid disappointment.
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Bedford Railway Station is just west of the town centre and is around a ten-minute walk away. If that’s a little too far away after your journey from St Pancras, then you can either take a taxi or catch a bus from the station to Bedford Bus Station on Greyfriars Street.
Bedford is a great place to indulge in some shopping, there’s Harpur Centre, a Grade II listed building packed with independent stores and well-known brands. If you fancy seeing a show or a concert, check out what’s on at Bedford Corn Exchange. Or, if nature is more your thing, head to Priory Country Park, Bedford Park, or the Forest of Marston Vale to bask in the town’s fauna and flora.
London North Western, East Midlands Railway, and Thameslink are the three main operators that serve Bedford. London St Pancras, Brighton, and Gatwick Airport are some of the main destinations from this station.
The journey from London St Pancras International to Bedford with East Midlands Railway takes, on average, one hour. Along the way, passengers can enjoy picturesque views of the English countryside, including rolling hills, charming villages, and lush green fields.
East Midlands Railway helps keep the Midlands connected to the rest of the country, linking towns and cities in the Midlands to major destinations like London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Norwich.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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