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The average train between Harwich and Bedford takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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.

3h 6m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
2h 30m
£57–90

Harwich to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Harwich and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 34m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 32m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 52m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 34m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 32m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 52m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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 Harwich to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 122 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Bedford via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 30m.

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