The average train between Bedford and Colchester takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Colchester. 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 Colchester. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Colchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Bedford to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Bedford to Colchester train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Colchester is 97.7 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Colchester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 44m.
