The average train between Bedford and Whitstable takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Whitstable. 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 Bedford and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Whitstable station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Bedford to Whitstable train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Whitstable train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Bedford to Whitstable train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Bedford and Whitstable is 134 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Whitstable via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 51m.