The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Gravesend
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Gravesend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Gravesend will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
To travel from Bedford to Gravesend you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Bedford to Gravesend train times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Gravesend trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:10 Bedford | 1h33 | 21:43 Gravesend | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:10 Bedford | 1h33 | 22:43 Gravesend | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:13 Bedford | 1h30 | 23:43 Gravesend | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:16 Bedford | 1h57 | 00:13 Gravesend | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 19 November | |||||
![]() | 05:07 Bedford | 1h36 | 06:43 Gravesend | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:00 Bedford | 2h15 | 08:15 Gravesend | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:09 Bedford | 1h34 | 07:43 Gravesend | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:30 Bedford | 2h16 | 08:46 Gravesend | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:48 Bedford | 1h33 | 08:21 Gravesend | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Gravesend
Trains from Bedford to Gravesend run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 04:13 |
Last train 22:45 |
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FAQs: Bedford to Gravesend train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Gravesend by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gravesend, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Gravesend
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:00 Saturday 05:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is adjacent to the taxi rank at the front of the station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front right hand side and station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct step free access to Platform 0 for services towards London via the main entrance on Rathmore Road. Direct step free access to Platform 2 for services away from London via the side entrance on Clive Road. Direct step free access to Platform 1 from Platform 0. All platforms and interchange via lifts or steps from the station overbridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: in the booking hall on Platform 0 entrance.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 0 & 2- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: platform 0&2- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platform 0 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: both sides of station
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Clive Road
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