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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£7

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£8

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

1 h 18 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h 19 m

Trains on 18 Sept

Distance

75 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 6 trains from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG), including 4 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

W32977
18:321h18
Bedford station (BDM)
19:50London Bridge (LBG)
£71One-way
0 changes
W45593
18:161h18
Bedford station (BDM)
19:34London Bridge (LBG)
£71One-way
0 changes
W45377
18:021h18
Bedford station (BDM)
19:20London Bridge (LBG)
£71One-way
0 changes
W45563
18:461h18
Bedford station (BDM)
20:04London Bridge (LBG)
£71One-way
0 changes
C04270+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge
18:401h22
Bedford station (BDM)
20:02London Bridge (LBG)
£81One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £27.

Distance: 75 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach	Driving
£27 Average Price	£23 Average Price Cheapest	£46 Average Price (fuel + tolls)
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door)
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) is a coach with an average price of £23.

This is compared to other travel options from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG):

A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) costing on average £27.

The fastest way to travel from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to London Bridge (LBG) take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bedford station (BDM) and London Bridge (LBG) including taking a train and coach.

Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 49m faster (1h 13m by train vs 2h 2m by car) and roughly £20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£27 vs £46). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Thameslink.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) train times

The table below shows live departures for Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
C04201+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge	On time 6:06 Bedford station (BDM)	1h21	7:27 London Bridge (LBG)	1 change
W45418	On time 6:16 Bedford station (BDM)	1h18	7:34 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
C10102	On time 6:27 Bedford station (BDM)	1h20	7:47 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
W45604	On time 6:33 Bedford station (BDM)	1h06	7:39 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
C04203+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge	On time 6:40 Bedford station (BDM)	1h19	7:59 London Bridge (LBG)	1 change
W45522	On time 6:46 Bedford station (BDM)	1h18	8:04 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
W45426	On time 7:00 Bedford station (BDM)	1h20	8:20 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
W45608	On time 7:03 Bedford station (BDM)	1h06	8:09 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
W45610	On time 7:13 Bedford station (BDM)	1h11	8:24 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
W45542	On time 7:16 Bedford station (BDM)	1h18	8:34 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
W32949	On time 7:30 Bedford station (BDM)	1h20	8:50 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
W45544	On time 7:33 Bedford station (BDM)	1h07	8:40 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
W32966	On time 9:02 Bedford station (BDM)	1h18	10:20 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
C04220+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge	9:10 Bedford station (BDM)	1h18	10:28 London Bridge (LBG)	1 change
W45525	On time 9:16 Bedford station (BDM)	1h18	10:34 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
W32947	On time 9:32 Bedford station (BDM)	1h18	10:50 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
C04222+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge	9:41 Bedford station (BDM)	1h16	10:57 London Bridge (LBG)	1 change
W45545	On time 9:46 Bedford station (BDM)	1h18	11:04 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
W45384	On time 10:02 Bedford station (BDM)	1h18	11:20 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
C04224+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge	10:10 Bedford station (BDM)	1h17	11:27 London Bridge (LBG)	1 change
W32982	On time 10:16 Bedford station (BDM)	1h18	11:34 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
W32964	On time 10:32 Bedford station (BDM)	1h18	11:50 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
C04229+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge	10:40 Bedford station (BDM)	1h18	11:58 London Bridge (LBG)	1 change
W32976	On time 10:46 Bedford station (BDM)	1h18	12:04 London Bridge (LBG)	0 changesdirect
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East Midlands Railway as well as Thameslink offer trains services from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG).

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Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG).
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Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG).
Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG)

United Kingdom

Trains from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 17:02. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 1h 1m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

75 km

Average train duration

1h 13m

Cheapest ticket price

£10

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 1m

First train

6:02

Last train

17:02

Cheapest Month

May

Cheapest Day

Sat

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Wed

Least Busy Day

Sun

Price information

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between Bedford station (BDM) and London Bridge (LBG) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average East Midlands Railway Duration

1h 1m

Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price

£13

East Midlands Railway frequency

2 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies apply as per ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)

Quiet zone

Learn more about East Midlands Railway

Thameslink

About

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Thameslink Duration

1h 7m

Cheapest Thameslink Price

£10

Thameslink frequency

4 a day

Luggage included

2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies depend on ticket type

Refund

Full refund available if service is canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating

Pets

Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

Learn more about Thameslink

FAQs: Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) 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 London Bridge (LBG), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £27.

The train journey from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) covers a distance of 75 km and takes approximately 1h 1m. Trains run 10 per day.

The train distance from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) is 75 km.

The first train from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) leaves at 6:02.

The last train from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) departs at 17:02.

Trains from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) run approximately 10 times per day.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG).

Yes, there is a direct train between Bedford station (BDM) and London Bridge (LBG). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Thameslink.

To get from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

There is no night train service from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG).

The cheapest way to get from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) is by train, costing approximately £10.

Booking trains from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The Bedford to London Bridge train journey offers a mix of urban and suburban scenery, with views of charming countryside landscapes and glimpses of the River Thames as you approach central London.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Bedford to London Bridge. The journey takes 1h 1m and the distance is 75 km. Trains run 8 times per day.

Yes, you can take the train from Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bedford station (BDM) and London Bridge (LBG)

Most Bedford station (BDM) to London Bridge (LBG) trains use the Bedford to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Bedford station (BDM) and London Bridge (LBG) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bedford

Arrival train stations in London

BedfordBedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS Wifi

Bedford train station facilities and services

Bedford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Bedford.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Bedford. ATMs are available at Bedford.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bedford.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bedford: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bedford: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bedford: 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.

More about Bedford

London BridgeLondon Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX+44 345 711 4141 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to London Bridge from London city centre

London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLondon Charing Cross - Hayes, London Charing Cross - Sevenoaks, London Charing Cross - Gravesend, London Charing Cross - Dartford, London Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells, London Charing Cross - Ramsgate, London Charing Cross - Maidstone East, London Charing Cross - Hastings, London Charing Cross - Dover Priory, London Charing Cross - Ashford International, London Charing Cross - Chislehurst, London Charing Cross - Sidcup, London Charing Cross - Minster, London Charing Cross - Folkestone Central, London Charing Cross - Headcorn, London Charing Cross - Orpington, London Charing Cross - Gillingham, London Charing Cross - London Cannon Street, London Charing Cross - Bromley South, London Charing Cross - Canterbury West, London Charing Cross - Tonbridge, London Charing Cross - Slade Green, London Charing Cross - Lewisham · 12m · £0.90 · every ~36 min

London Victoria - London Bridge · 58m · £10 · every ~4 min

BusN381, 381 · 12m · £2 · every ~24 min

N21 · 14m · £4 · every ~2 min

SubwayJubilee · 5m · £2 · every ~71 min

London Bridge train station facilities and services

London Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.