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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Islington takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Bedford to Islington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

57 min
Duration
50 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Bedford to Islington train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Bedford and Islington. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Islington at 12:52 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 3m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 17m • Direct
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    train train 1h 17m • Direct
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    train train 1h 17m • Direct
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    train train 1h 10m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Islington? 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 Islington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 49.6 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 42 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes.

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