The average train between Ilford and Bedford takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Ilford 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 Ilford and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 5:43 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 42m • 1 change
1h 33m • 1 change
1h 42m • 1 change
1h 34m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Bedford station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Ilford to Bedford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Bedford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Ilford to Bedford train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Ilford and Bedford is 74 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Bedford via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 37m.
