The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Bedford takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea 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 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Bedford at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Bedford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Southend-on-Sea to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Bedford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Bedford is 104.8 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Bedford via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 58m.
