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Trains from Canterbury East (CBE) to Bedford

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21

train journeys
per day

89

miles (143 kms)

2hrs 8 mins

fastest journey

05:02 / 00:18

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Canterbury East (CBE) to Bedford

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Canterbury East and Bedford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Canterbury East to Bedford is approximately 89 miles (143 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 1 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Canterbury East to Bedford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 8 mins.

Journeys from Canterbury East to Bedford Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:02
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    07:10
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    06:02
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    08:29
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    07:02
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    09:30
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:02
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    10:25
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:02
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    11:25
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:02
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    12:25
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:02
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    13:25
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:02
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    14:25
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:02
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    15:25
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:02
    2 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    16:26
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    15:02
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    17:27
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:02
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    18:30
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    17:02
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    19:27
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    18:02
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    20:25
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    19:02
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    21:25
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    20:02
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    22:25
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    21:02
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    23:40
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    22:02
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    00:47
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    22:47
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    02:59
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    23:47
    7 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    07:10
    Canterbury East
    Bedford
    Canterbury East to Bedford

About Canterbury East Station

Station name Canterbury East (CBE)
Address Canterbury East station, Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:20
Saturday 06:10 - 20:20
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
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 Available

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Canterbury East and Bedford

The travel time between Canterbury East and Bedford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 1 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 8 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Canterbury East and Bedford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:02, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:18.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Canterbury East & Bedford. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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