The average train between Paddington and Bedford takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Paddington 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 15 minutes between Paddington and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Paddington is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Bedford at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 3m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Paddington 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.
No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Bedford station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Paddington to Bedford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Paddington station.
Paddington to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bedford station.
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The distance between Paddington and Bedford is 71.5 km. The road distance is 80 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Farringdon to Bedford every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £34 and the journey takes 1h 8m.