The average train between Basildon and Bedford takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basildon 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 Basildon and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Bedford at 2:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Bedford station via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Basildon to Bedford train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Bedford train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Basildon to Bedford train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basildon and Bedford is 89.4 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Bedford via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 42m.