The average train between Colchester and Bedford takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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 30 minutes between Colchester and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Bedford at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Bedford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Colchester to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Colchester to Bedford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Bedford is 97.7 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Bedford via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 44m.
