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How to get from Colchester to Bedford by Tube and train?

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 EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from St Pancras station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
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
    63 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
    Sheffield
  • 8
    Ride to train station Bedford
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 38 min. The ride fare is £15.80.

158min£15.80
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
    55 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
    70 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 103.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colchester to Bedford by Tube and 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 Colchester Railway Station, Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
  • Railway Station Layby, Colchester
  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester

Public transport stations close to Bedford, London

Bedford is located at Bedford, London and the nearest public transport station is Bedford Railway Station, Bedford.

Train stations close to Bedford:

  • Bedford St Johns
  • Bedford

Bus stations close to Bedford:

  • Bedford Railway Station, Bedford
  • Chaucer Road, Bedford
  • Cutcliffe Grove, Queens Park

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 38 min. The ride fare is £15.80.

158min£15.80
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
    55 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
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct train between Colchester and Bedford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 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 Liverpool Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till Liverpool Street station near Bedford in London.

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

    The total travel time between Colchester in Colchester and Bedford in London by train and Tube is about 2 hr 27 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 Liverpool Street station, which is closest to Bedford in London.

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