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How to get from Southend-On-Sea to Bedford by train?

By train

To get from Southend-On-Sea to Bedford in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the C2C train from Southend Central station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Farringdon station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is £15.80.

148min£15.80
Walk to train station
Train - C2C
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Southend Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southend Central
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 4
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 8
    Ride to train station Bedford
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    71 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube and train

To get from Southend-On-Sea to Bedford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the C2C train from Southend Central station to Liverpool Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROPOLITAN Tube and finally take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from St Pancras station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to train station
Train - C2C
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Leaves from Southend Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southend Central
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Uxbridge
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    7 min
  • 7
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Nottingham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Bedford
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southend-On-Sea to Bedford

The distance between Southend-On-Sea, London and Bedford, London is approximately 88.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southend-On-Sea to Bedford by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Southend-On-Sea

Southend-On-Sea is located at Warrior Square, London and the nearest public transport station is Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea.

Bus stations close to Southend-On-Sea:

  • Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea
  • Southend Central
  • Chichester Road, Southend-On-Sea

Public transport stations close to Bedford, London

Bedford is located at Bedford, London and the nearest public transport station is Cutcliffe Grove, Queens Park.

Train stations close to Bedford:

  • Bedford St Johns

Bus stations close to Bedford:

  • Cutcliffe Grove, Queens Park
  • Alexandra Road, Bedford
  • Hurst Grove, Queens Park

By Tube and train

To get from Southend-On-Sea to Bedford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the C2C train from Southend Central station to Liverpool Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROPOLITAN Tube and finally take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from St Pancras station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to train station
Train - C2C
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Leaves from Southend Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southend Central
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Uxbridge
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    7 min
  • 7
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Nottingham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Bedford
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southend-On-Sea to Bedford?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Southend-On-Sea to Bedford?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Southend-On-Sea and Bedford?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southend-On-Sea to Bedford?

    The C2C train line goes from Southend Central station near Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea to London Liverpool Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till London Liverpool Street station near Bedford in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southend-On-Sea to Bedford by train?

    The total travel time between Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea and Bedford in London by train is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southend-On-Sea to get to Bedford?

    Get on the C2C train from the Southend Central station near Southend-On-Sea in Southend-On-Sea.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southend-On-Sea and Bedford?

    Get off the train at the London Liverpool Street station, which is closest to Bedford in London.

  • How much is the train fare from Southend-On-Sea to Bedford?

    The ride from Southend-On-Sea to Bedford costs £15.80.

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