The average train between Bedford and Cambridge takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Bedford and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Cambridge station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Bedford to Cambridge train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Cambridge train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Bedford to Cambridge train tickets online with Thameslink, Great Northern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Bedford and Cambridge is 40.4 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Cambridge via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 1h 48m.
