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Trains from Eltham (ELW) to Bedford

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52

train journeys
per day

52

miles (84 kms)

1hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

00:11 / 00:18

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Eltham (ELW) to Bedford

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On a typical weekday there are 52 scheduled rail journeys between Eltham and Bedford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 52 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Eltham to Bedford is approximately 52 miles (84 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 3 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Eltham to Bedford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 49 mins.

Journeys from Eltham to Bedford Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:11
    6 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    07:10
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    05:56
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    07:52
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    06:26
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    08:22
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    06:56
    1 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    08:53
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    07:05
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    09:00
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    07:26
    1 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    09:23
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    07:56
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    09:52
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:05
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    09:55
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:26
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    10:22
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:56
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    10:52
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:05
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    10:55
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:26
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    11:22
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:56
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    11:52
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:05
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:55
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:26
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    12:22
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:03
    1 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    12:52
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:26
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    13:22
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:56
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    13:52
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:05
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    13:55
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:26
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    14:22
    Eltham
    Bedford
    Eltham to Bedford

About Eltham Station

Station name Eltham (ELW)
Address Eltham station, Well Hall Road, Eltham, Greater London, SE9 6SL
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:40 - 20:00
Saturday 06:10 - 20:00
Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
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 Eltham and Bedford

The travel time between Eltham and Bedford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 3 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Eltham and Bedford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 52 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:18.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Eltham & Bedford. owever, there are 52 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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