Bedford Station

Bedford Station

Train travel to Bedford guide

Bedford Station, a station with rich history dating back to its opening in 1859, and is served by East Midlands railway, London Northwestern railway, and Thameslink. You can expect regular services to London St Pancras International, Leicester, Nottingham, and Sheffield, as well as Gatwick Airport, Brighton and Luton, depending on who you travel with.

Situated west of the town centre, Bedford Station is less than a 10-minute walk from the main shopping area, renowned for the Grade II-listed Harpur Centre and its arcades. The picturesque Bedford Park and the historic Higgins Bedford museum and gallery are also just a short walk from the station, providing an ideal starting point for tourists exploring the town's cultural and natural attractions. Whilst in town, don't miss the scenic Embankment along the River Great Ouse for great walking route punctuated by memorable views.

Which train companies run trains to Bedford?

Choose from Thameslink and East Midlands Railway for convenient journeys to and from Bedford, serving numerous UK locations. Price and duration can vary, so be sure to check when making your booking.

What are Bedford's opening hours?

Typically 0:01 to 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, though we recommend double checking this on the day.

Pick up & drop off at Bedford

Bedford offers designated parking and pick-up/drop-off points for a seamless travel experience.

Connectivity of the Bedford?

Popular destinations offering trains to and from Bedford include London, London St Pancras International, Luton, Luton and Leicester. Regular buses and taxis will be available at the station for onward travel, also. We recommend checking for availability prior to your journey.

Bedford Live Timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information about train schedules and services for passengers traveling to and from Bedford. Check it now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Bedford to London St Pancras International17:401East Midlands Railway
On time
Bedford to Bletchley17:471AWest Midlands Trains
On time
Bedford to Brighton17:482Thameslink
On time
Bedford to Three Bridges18:043Thameslink
On time
Bedford to London St Pancras International18:102East Midlands Railway
On time
TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Three Bridges to Bedford15:262Thameslink
On time
Brighton to Bedford15:275Thameslink
On time
London St Pancras International to Bedford17:161East Midlands Railway
On time
Three Bridges to Bedford15:592Thameslink
On time
Brighton to Bedford15:575Thameslink
On time

Station Details

Address: Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS

Facilities

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ATM

ATM

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Bicycle rental

Bicycle rental

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Bicycle parking

Bicycle parking

Sheltered storage

CCTV at storage area

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Public Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi

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Payphone

Payphone

Cards and coins

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Post box

Post box

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Refreshments

Refreshments

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Seating facilities

Seating facilities

First class lounge

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Waiting room

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Toilet

Toilet

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Tourist information office

Tourist information office

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Trolleys

Trolleys

Ticket Office

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Ticket buying and collection

Ticket office open

Ticket machine

Use Oyster cards

Oyster top-up

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Transport links

Bus service

Car park

Cabstand

Metro service

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Accessibility and mobility access

Customer help point

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Accessible ticket machine

Ramp for train access

Accessible toilet

Wheelchairs

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General Services Information

Customer support

Left luggage

Lost property

Currency exchange