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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Margate takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Margate. 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 40m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bedford to Margate train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bedford and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 31m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 48m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern3h 1m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 52m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 48m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern3h • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 56m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 39m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern3h 1m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 52m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern3h 1m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 52m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern3h 1m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 52m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Margate? 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 Margate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 140.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Margate via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 35m.

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