The average train between Romford and Bedford takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Romford 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 Romford and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Bedford at 6:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 53m • 1 change

1h 44m • 1 change

1h 53m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Romford to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Bedford station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Romford to Bedford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.
Romford to Bedford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Romford to Bedford train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Romford and Bedford is 76.7 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Romford to Bedford via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 48m.