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Outbound fromCanterbury West to Bedford by train
It takes an average of 2h 20m to travel from Canterbury West to Bedford by train, over a distance of around 89 miles (143 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Canterbury West to Bedford and tickets for this journey start from £26.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:05 | |
| Departure station | Canterbury West | |
| Arrival station | Bedford | |
| Journey time | From 1h 44m | |
| Distance | 89 miles (143 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £26.50 | |
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Travelling from Canterbury West to Bedford by train
Looking to travel from Canterbury West to Bedford by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 20 minutes to travel from Canterbury West to Bedford by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 44 minutes though. You'll usually find 32 trains per day running along the 89 miles (143 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Bedford, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or Thameslink to get to Bedford. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Canterbury West to Bedford in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £26.50.
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Cheap train tickets from Canterbury West to Bedford
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Canterbury West to Bedford is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.