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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.

1h 10m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Paddington to Bedford train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 21m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways57 min • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 21m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways57 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 33m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 27m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 39m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 33m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 27m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 39m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 33m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 27m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 39m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 27m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 42m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways1h 3m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways51 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 32m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 32m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 34m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways57 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 36m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 50m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 23m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways1h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Paddington to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

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

Thameslink operates a train from Farringdon to Bedford every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £34 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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