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Outbound fromBedford to Kensington Olympia by train
It takes an average of 2h 25m to travel from Bedford to Kensington Olympia by train, over a distance of around 46 miles (73 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Bedford to Kensington Olympia and tickets for this journey start from £28.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:47 | |
| Departure station | Bedford | |
| Arrival station | Kensington Olympia | |
| Journey time | From 2h 13m | |
| Distance | 46 miles (73 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £28.90 | |
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How to travel from Bedford to Kensington Olympia by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Bedford to Kensington Olympia? Look no further.
You'll usually find 3 trains per day running between Bedford and Kensington Olympia, which usually take 2 hours 25 minutes to complete the 46 miles (73 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 13 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Kensington Olympia by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both London Overground and Southern trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Bedford to Kensington Olympia start from £28.90 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Kensington Olympia? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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