Bedford station
Ashburnham Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 1DS
Bedford Station can be found on Ashburnham Road in Bedford as shown on the map, and is operated by Thameslink.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Bedford Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Welcome to Bedford Railway Station, a bustling hub located in the historic town of Bedfordshire. Known for its connections to major destinations and its prominent role in local transport, Bedford Station provides a vital link for daily commuters and travelers exploring the UK. If you’re planning a journey from Bedford, you’re in the right place to gather all the necessary information for a smooth start to your trip.
At Bedford Station, you'll find a range of facilities designed to make your travel experience as comfortable and convenient as possible. The ticket office is open every day, with hours extending from early morning to late evening, ensuring you can pick up your tickets easily. Automated ticket machines are available, providing the option to collect tickets purchased online.
The station is well-equipped to support travelers with accessibility needs. Step-free access is provided across all platforms, and accessible ticket machines accommodate those with the Disabled Persons Railcard. Though there’s no designated waiting room, the seating area ensures comfort while you wait for your train. For added convenience, an induction loop is available for those who require it.
Once you've reached Bedford, continuing your journey is straightforward with a variety of transport links. A taxi rank is conveniently located at the front of the station, allowing for easy and quick access to local areas. Looking to plan your journey by bus? There’s an onward travel information map to help with your plans. Should there be service disruptions, detailed information on rail replacement bus services is available to ensure you're never caught off guard.
Whether you're commuting for work or planning a leisure trip, Bedford Station offers seamless connections to numerous destinations. Popular routes include journeys to bustling London destinations such as St Pancras International, London Bridge, and London Blackfriars. Other convenient routes include travel to nearby towns like Luton, Flitwick, and Wellingborough. For those flying out, connections like Luton Airport Parkway are perfect for catching your next flight.
For a bit further afield, routes to Brighton and Nottingham are also available, offering an abundance of options no matter your destination.
Bedford Station offers a comprehensive travel experience for everyone, from the daily commuter to the adventurer seeking new towns to explore. With a variety of amenities and connections, it is well-suited to accommodate all travelers. Be sure to purchase your tickets ahead of time, and enjoy your journey from this wonderfully connected station. Happy travels!
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| Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes 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. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. | ||||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcards | |||||||
| Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcard validators | Yes | ||||||
| Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||
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| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer help points | Yes | ||
| Customer services notes | None | ||
| Luggage storage | No | ||
| Lost property | None | ||
| CCTV at the station | Yes |
| Station Accessibility | |
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| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. This is a Category A station: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. The assistance meeting point is adjacent to the taxi rank, at the front of the station. |
| Ticket barriers and gates | Yes |
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes 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. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Ramp for train access | Yes A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available between the first and last trains of the day. Alternatively, you can also arrange assistance by:
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| Accessible Toilets | Yes |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Bedford |
| Seating area | Yes |
| Wheelchairs available | Yes |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Located at the front of the station. |
| Accessible spaces | 8 |
| Accessible car park equipment | No |
| Staff Help | |
| Staff help available | |
| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
| Helpline | Staff are available at this station at all times for providing assistance getting on and off the train and assistance around the station and to the platform. Assistance can be provided unbooked (turn up and go) or pre booked up to two hours before departure by contacting Assisted Travel. Whether you pre book assistance or travel unbooked, please contact a member of staff on arrival. We recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to your train departing. This is to allow us to make sure arrangements are in place at your destination, or interchange, station such as the availability of staff and lifts. If there is insufficient time to check these arrangements, we may assist you onto the next available train. For further information on assisted travel please see: |
| Toilets | Yes |
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| Accessible Toilets | Yes |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Bedford |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Station Car Park | |||
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| Operator | APCOA Parking UK | ||
| Car Parking Availability |
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| Spaces | 633 | ||
| Accessible spaces | 8 | ||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||
| Car park CCTV | Yes | ||
| Parking charges | Free car parking available | ||
| Refreshment Facilities | Available |
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| ATM Machine | Available ATM located in ticket hall |
| Shops | Available |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
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| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
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| Spaces | 588 Located at the front of the station. Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed. |
| Type of Storage | Stands, |
| Sheltered | Yes |
| CCTV | Yes |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location for Thameslink, East Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services: |
A Taxi Rank is available at the front of the station |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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| from Three Bridges | Thameslink | 13:06 | 1 | 13:03 |
| from Corby | East Midlands Railway | 13:09 | 2 | On time |
| from Brighton | Thameslink | 13:22 | 3 | On time |
| from London St Pancras (Intl) | East Midlands Railway | 13:25 | 4 | On time |
| from Bletchley | West Midlands Trains | 13:27 | 1A | On time |
| from Three Bridges | Thameslink | 13:36 | 1 | On time |
| from Corby | East Midlands Railway | 13:40 | 3 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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| to London St Pancras (Intl) | East Midlands Railway | 13:10 | 2 | On time |
| to Brighton | Thameslink | 13:18 | 1 | On time |
| to Corby | East Midlands Railway | 13:26 | 4 | On time |
| to Three Bridges | Thameslink | 13:34 | 3 | On time |
| to London St Pancras (Intl) | East Midlands Railway | 13:40 | 3 | On time |
| to Bletchley | West Midlands Trains | 13:47 | 1A | On time |