Travel Information from Chelmsford to Bedford
| 48 miles | |
| Train | |
| £66 - | |
| Train • £66 • 1 h 57 min | |
| Train • £66 • 1 h 57 min | |
| Thameslink |
Take a train to travel 48 miles to Bedford from Chelmsford. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Thameslink among others. Travellers can even take a direct train from Chelmsford to Bedford.
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How to get to Bedford from Chelmsford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Bedford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Chelmsford to Bedford
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There are 1 ways to get from Chelmsford to Bedford: train.
The cheapest way to go to Bedford from Chelmsford is by taking a train, which costs on average £66.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Chelmsford to Bedford:
Taking a train costs less than taking a coach, which costs on average for the same trip.
The fastest way from Chelmsford to Bedford is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 57 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bedford that take longer:
You should expect to travel around 48 miles from Chelmsford to Bedford.
The average frequency per day from Chelmsford to Bedford is:
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Chelmsford and Bedford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Chelmsford to Bedford:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chelmsford to Bedford:
- You can travel between Chelmsford and Bedford by train with Thameslink or Abellio Greater Anglia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £66 with Abellio Greater Anglia from Chelmsford to Bedford.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chelmsford to Bedford with the following travel companies:
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bedford as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Chelmsford to Bedford.
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