The average train between Watford and Bedford Station takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Bedford Station. 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 hourly between Watford and Bedford Station. The earliest departure is at 1:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Bedford Station at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Bedford Station. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Bedford Station station via Bletchley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Watford to Bedford Station train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Bedford Station train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Watford to Bedford Station train tickets online with West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Watford and Bedford Station is 53.8 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Bedford via Bletchley in around 2h 11m.