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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Stratford takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Stratford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 8m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bedford to Stratford train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bedford and Stratford. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Stratford at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 6m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 3m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 14m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 25m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 7m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 14m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 25m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 7m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 14m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 25m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 7m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 14m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 25m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 7m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 6m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 16m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 6m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 30m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 31m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 26m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Stratford? 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 Stratford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 42 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes.

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