The average train between Bedford and The Dorchester takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Bedford to The Dorchester. 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 The Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:03 PM which arrives into The Dorchester at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to The Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at The Dorchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Bedford to The Dorchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to The Dorchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
The distance between Bedford and The Dorchester is 73 km. The road distance is 85 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 41 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes.