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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Chatham takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Chatham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 51m
Duration
83 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bedford to Chatham train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bedford and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Chatham at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 48m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 48m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkThameslink2h 52m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkThameslink2h 52m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 49m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 48m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 48m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 48m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Chatham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bedford to Chatham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 82.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Chatham, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Chatham via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 38m.

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