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Trains from Bedford to Canterbury West (CBW)

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37

train journeys
per day

88

miles (143 kms)

2hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

05:18 / 23:57

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Bedford to Canterbury West (CBW)

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On a typical weekday there are 37 scheduled rail journeys between Bedford and Canterbury West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 37 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bedford to Canterbury West is approximately 88 miles (143 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 25 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Bedford and Canterbury West.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bedford to Canterbury West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from Bedford to Canterbury West Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:18
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    07:30
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:18
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    08:30
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:48
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    09:14
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:18
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    09:30
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:10
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    10:11
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:39
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    10:30
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:48
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    11:11
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:41
    1 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    11:30
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:10
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    12:11
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:18
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    12:30
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:48
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:40
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    13:30
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:10
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    14:11
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:38
    1 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    14:30
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:10
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    15:13
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:40
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    15:30
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:10
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    16:11
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:41
    1 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    16:30
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:10
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    17:11
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:18
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    17:30
    Bedford
    Canterbury West
    Bedford to Canterbury West

About Bedford Station

Station name Bedford (BDM)
Address Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 21:00
Saturday 05:45 - 21:00
Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Canterbury West Station

Station name Canterbury West (CBW)
Address Canterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bedford and Canterbury West

The travel time between Bedford and Canterbury West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bedford and Canterbury West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 37 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:18, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:57.

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Amenities on trains between Bedford and Canterbury West can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bedford & Canterbury West. owever, there are 37 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Bedford and Canterbury West.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Bedford and Canterbury West, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.