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Bedford to Southampton trains

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The average train between Bedford and Southampton takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Southampton. 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 46m
Duration
131 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 51m
£59–90

Bedford to Southampton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bedford and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 35m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 33m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 39m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 37m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 3m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 10m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 41m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Southampton? 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 Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Southampton Central via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 51m.

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