The average train between Kent and Bedford takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Kent 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 hourly between Kent and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 2:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Bedford at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Bedford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Kent to Bedford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Bedford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Kent to Bedford train tickets online with Southeastern, East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Kent and Bedford is 127.7 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Bedford via Ashford International and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 59m.
