The average train between Bedford and South Kensington takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Bedford to South Kensington. 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 every 20 minutes between Bedford and South Kensington. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into South Kensington at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 44m • 1 change

1h 30m • 1 change

1h 15m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to South Kensington. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at South Kensington station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Bedford to South Kensington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to South Kensington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Gloucester Road station.
The distance between Bedford and South Kensington is 73.7 km. The road distance is 87 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Bedford to London Blackfriars every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 1h 12m.