The average train between Bedford and Canvey Island takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Canvey Island. 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 Canvey Island. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Canvey Island at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 34m • 2 changes


2h 27m • 2 changes


2h 9m • 2 changes


1h 56m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Canvey Island. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Canvey Island station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Bedford to Canvey Island train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Canvey Island train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Benfleet station.
Book your Bedford to Canvey Island train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Canvey Island is 99.1 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Benfleet via Farringdon, Farringdon station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 13m.