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Trip Overview

The average train between Chatham and Bedford takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham to Bedford. 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 49m
Duration
83 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chatham to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Chatham and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Bedford at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 36m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 34m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 32m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 36m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 34m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 32m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 36m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 34m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 32m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 24m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 39m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink2h 25m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 12m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 39m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 42m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 36m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 34m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 32m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 36m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 34m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternEast Midlands Railways1h 32m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chatham to Bedford? 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 Chatham to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 82.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Bedford via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 29m.

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