Chelmsford to Bedford Trains

Chelmsford to Bedford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Bedford takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford 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 48m
Duration: 81 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...

1h 33m

£38–59

Chelmsford to Bedford train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Chelmsford and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Bedford at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:48 PM → 6:27 PM
1h 39m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 6:29 PM
1h 34m • 2 changes
5:14 PM → 6:58 PM
1h 43m • 2 changes
5:25 PM → 6:59 PM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:00 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:00 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 29m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 8:25 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 10:44 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:00 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:00 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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