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The average train between Bedford and Kent takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford to Kent. 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 13m
Duration
115 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bedford to Kent train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Kent at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 58m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 58m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern6h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern2h • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern2h • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern2h • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern2h • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 15m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 58m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 58m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 26m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 55m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 57m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Kent? 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.

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  • Distance: 115.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International in around 2h 22m.

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