The average train between Bedford and Harwich takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Harwich. 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 hourly between Bedford and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Harwich at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Harwich station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Bedford to Harwich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Harwich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Bedford to Harwich train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Harwich is 121.6 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Harwich Town via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, and Manningtree in around 2h 57m.