The average train between Poplar and Bedford takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Poplar 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 Poplar and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poplar is at 5:22 PM which arrives into Bedford at 6:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 35m • 1 change

1h 27m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 22m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Poplar to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Poplar station and arriving at Bedford station via Bedford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Poplar to Bedford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Farringdon station.
Poplar to Bedford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Poplar to Bedford train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Poplar and Bedford is 76 km. The road distance is 88 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Farringdon to Bedford every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 1h 8m.