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Travelling from Bedford to London St Pancras International, the fastest train takes 40m with an average travel time of 1h. With 114 daily trains, the first departs at 00:15 and the last at 23:43. Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 on weekdays, and all-day Off-Peak on weekends and bank holidays. Keep informed of live train status, times, delays, and cancellations with us.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
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08:10 Bedford | 08:51 London St Pancras International | On time | 41m | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets | |
08:18 Bedford | 09:19 London St Pancras International | On time | 1h 1m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
08:34 Bedford | 09:34 London St Pancras International | On time | 1h | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
08:39 Bedford | 09:21 London St Pancras International | On time | 42m | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets | |
08:48 Bedford | 09:49 London St Pancras International | On time | 1h 1m | Thameslink | Find tickets |
Effortlessly plan your journey from Bedford to London St Pancras International. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
| First train | 00:15 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:43 |
| Departure station | Bedford |
| Arrival station | London St Pancras International |
| Distance | 44 miles (72 km) |
| Journey time | From 40m |
| Price | From £2.50 |
| Train operators | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway |
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The train from Bedford to London St Pancras International takes around one hour when travelling directly with either Thameslink or East Midlands Railway. On your journey, you'll quickly pass through Bedfordshire and into Greater London, before heading towards London St Pancras International in Camden, North London.
Thameslink provides extensive connections between London and the broader southeastern region of England, linking key destinations such as Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and Luton with the British capital. This network ensures seamless travel for both commuters and tourists, enhancing accessibility to numerous cultural, business, and leisure locations across the region.
Bedford Train Station can be found just west of the town centre, which is around a ten-minute walk away. If you prefer, you can catch a bus from Bedford Bus Station on Greyfriars Street, or arrange for a taxi to drop you off outside the station's main entrance. There are many high street brands and independent retailers in Bedford, such as those located in the Grade II-listed Harpur Centre, conveniently situated on Harpur Street in the heart of the town.
Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, and London North Western are the leading train operators at this station, and go to destinations like London St Pancras International, Brighton, and Gatwick Airport.
If you are travelling with East Midlands Railway from Bedford to London St Pancras International, then there are only two stations between your destination, these are at Luton and Luton Airport Parkway. If you are travelling with Thameslink, the route includes eight stops: Flitwick, Harlington, Leagrave, Luton, Luton Airport Parkway, Harpenden, St Albans City, and West Hampstead Thameslink.
These stops may change due to various factors, such as scheduling alterations, train delays, engineering works, or simply due to poor weather conditions. It’s best to check before you travel to avoid disappointment. To buy cheap train tickets, book in advance, use a Railcard for extra discounts, and utilise TrainPal to find the best deals.
London St Pancras International is a unique station on the UK rail network. It’s one of the only international railway stations in the UK, for starters. It’s also incredibly beautiful, having been opened in 1868 with its ornate terminal building and graced by its gorgeous adjacent hotel building in 1873. Besides the Eurostar, the leading rail operators at London St Pancras International are East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, and Southeastern.
Once you arrive at the station, you’ll realise how convenient the station is, too. Located along Euston Road in Camden, the station places you in excellent standing to continue your journey throughout London. There are plenty of local buses and taxis along Euston Road, and London Euston Station is only half a mile down the road, plus, London Kings Cross is only a two-minute walk away. Ideal if you have onward connections.
Not to mention that London Kings Cross also has a London Underground station of the same name, that runs on the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines. This makes it incredibly easy to get around the city straight out of St Pancras International.
The station is near some of the finest hotels in London if your journey has made you a little sleepy. Otherwise, the British Museum, the British Library, The Wellcome Collection, the Charles Dickens Museum, and the Grant Museum of Zoology are all near St Pancras Station.
The train from Bedford to London St Pancras International takes around one hour when travelling with East Midlands Railway. Along the way, passengers can enjoy views of the serene English countryside, featuring expansive green fields and quaint villages. As the train approaches London, the landscape gradually shifts to urban scenery, offering glimpses of bustling towns and suburban areas. East Midlands Railway helps keep the Midlands connected with the rest of the UK and beyond, linking towns and cities in the Midlands with major UK destinations such as London and Manchester.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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