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.
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 7:00 PM which arrives into Bedford at 8:54 PM. 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.
1h 49m • 2 changes
1h 46m • 2 changes
1h 26m • 2 changes
1h 39m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Bedford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Chelmsford to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Chelmsford to Bedford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Bedford is 78 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Bedford via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 33m.
