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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Eltham takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Eltham. 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 53m
Duration
60 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bedford to Eltham train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bedford and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Eltham at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 49m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 9m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 9m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 9m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 9m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 9m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 9m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 59m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 56m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 9m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 9m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Eltham? 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 Eltham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 59.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Eltham, Greater London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Bedford to London Bridge every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £35 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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