How to get from Colchester to Bedford by train?

From Colchester to Bedford by train

To get from Colchester to Bedford in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester 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 21 min. The ride fare is £17.00.

141min£17.00
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colchester
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 8
    Ride to train station Bedford
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    66 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Colchester to Bedford by Tube and train

To get from Colchester to Bedford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Liverpool Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROPOLITAN Tube and finally take the THAMESLINK train from St Pancras station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colchester
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Chesham
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    7 min
  • 7
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 8
    Ride to train station Bedford
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    61 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Colchester to Bedford

The distance between Colchester, London and Bedford, London is approximately 167.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colchester 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 Colchester

Colchester is located at Colchester, London and the nearest public transport station is Bruff Close, Colchester.

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Bruff Close, Colchester
  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
  • Groves Close, Colchester

Public transport stations close to Bedford, London

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

Bus stations close to Bedford:

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

Related Routes

From Colchester to Bedford by Tube and train

To get from Colchester to Bedford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Liverpool Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROPOLITAN Tube and finally take the THAMESLINK train from St Pancras station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colchester
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Chesham
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    7 min
  • 7
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 8
    Ride to train station Bedford
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    61 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Bedford?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Colchester to Bedford?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct train between Colchester and Bedford?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Colchester to Bedford?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from London Liverpool Street station near Colchester in Colchester to Stratford station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Stratford station near Bedford in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Colchester to Bedford by train?

    The total travel time between Colchester in Colchester and Bedford in London by train is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Colchester to get to Bedford?

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the London Liverpool Street station near Colchester in Colchester.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Colchester and Bedford?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Colchester to Bedford?

    The ride from Colchester to Bedford costs £17.00.