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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Downham Market takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford to Downham Market. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration
136 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bedford to Downham Market train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Downham Market. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Downham Market at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat Northern2h 42m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat Northern2h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ThameslinkGreat Northern3h 6m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysGreat Northern2h 41m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 38m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 34m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 34m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 38m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 34m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 34m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern3h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 38m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 34m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern3h 28m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 54m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 38m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 34m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 34m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 38m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 34m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 34m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Downham Market? 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 Downham Market.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 135.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Downham Market, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Downham Market via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 39m.

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