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Hatch End to Bedford by train

First train

05:13

Last train

23:33

Departure station

Hatch End

Arrival station

Bedford

Journey time

From 1h 47m

Distance

37 miles (59 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

London Overground

How to travel from Hatch End to Bedford by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Hatch End to Bedford? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Hatch End and Bedford, which usually take 2 hours 34 minutes to complete the 37 miles (59 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 47 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 Bedford by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. London Overground trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Bedford.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Hatch End to Bedford if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Bedford? 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.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Hatch End to Bedford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Hatch End and Bedford by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Hatch End to Bedford is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Hatch End to Bedford?

No, there are no direct train services from Hatch End to Bedford. Travelling from Hatch End to Bedford by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Hatch End to Bedford leave?

The first train from Hatch End to Bedford leaves at 05:13. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Hatch End to Bedford leave?

The last train from Hatch End to Bedford leaves at 23:33. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Hatch End and Bedford by train?

Trains travelling from Hatch End to Bedford cover a distance of around 37 miles (59 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Hatch End to Bedford

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Consider a Season Ticket

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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