How to get from Bedford to London
- 72 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with Thameslink
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At a glance
Fastest
55m
direct
Train
€14
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bedford to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 55m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 72 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
72 km
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Search my dateDepartures from Bedford to London
Thameslink runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:14 and the last at 06:56.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thameslinktrain | 40 | 02:14 | 06:56 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Thameslink; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bedford to London works
Start with a Thameslink train from Bedford to London, about 55 min. In total it's roughly €14 over 55 min, direct, no transfers.
Bedford to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bedford to London?
The most useful route takes about 55m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Bedford to London?
The first train with Thameslink leaves at 02:14 and the last at 06:56, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Bedford to London?
40 a day with Thameslink, between 02:14 and 06:56.
How far is London from Bedford?
About 72 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bedford to London cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €14. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bedford to London?
On this route you travel with Thameslink.
Can you get from Bedford to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 41m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Thameslink
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026