Bedford to Southend by train

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Overview: trains from Bedford to Southend

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bedford to Southend, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 02:15 View journey
Last train 23:37 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 106
Trains / day 50 View all
Cheapest journey £30.10 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 35m
Train operators 6

Bedford to Southend train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Bedford to Southend by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Bedford to Southend take around 2 hours and 14 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 106 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Bedford is scheduled to depart at around  02:15. The last departure is usually at around 23:04 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Bedford at around 04:13, with the last train leaving at around 23:37. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 50 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 11 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £30.10.

We think any time is a great time to visit Southend, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Southend.

Is there a direct train from Bedford to Southend?

The journey between Bedford and Southend usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Bedford to Southend every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Bedford to Southend?

The Bedford to Southend train travel takes about 2 hours and 14 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Bedford to Southend train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Southend leaving Bedford at around 02:15 and the last train leaving at around 23:04 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Bedford at around 04:13, with the final departure at 23:37.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.