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Dartford to Bedford trains

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The average train between Dartford and Bedford takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Dartford 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.

2h 12m
Duration
68 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Dartford to Bedford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dartford and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Bedford at 12:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 2h 10m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 2h 12m • Direct
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    train train 2h 11m • Direct
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    train train 2h 11m • Direct
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    train train 2h 12m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 2h 17m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dartford 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 Dartford to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 67.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

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

Thameslink operates a train from Dartford to Bedford 5 times a day. Tickets cost £45 and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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