The average train between Bedford and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea. 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 30 minutes between Bedford and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Bedford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Bedford to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Southend-on-Sea is 104.8 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Southend Victoria via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 4m.
