The average train between Stratford and Bedford takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Stratford 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 Stratford and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Bedford at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Stratford station and arriving at Bedford station via Bedford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Stratford to Bedford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Stratford to Bedford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Stratford to Bedford train tickets online with Southeastern, East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Stratford and Bedford is 74.1 km. The road distance is 89 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedford every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 40 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes.
