Bedford Train Station

Q: Are there toilets at Bedford station?

Yes there are toilets available to use at Bedford station.

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Once Bedford Midland, Bedford station is the larger of two stations serving the second largest town in Bedfordshire. The current station was built in 1978, but there were two previous incarnations dating back to 1859, with developments thanks to the expanding rail network and bomb damage during WWII. Situated to the west of the town centre, the station is less than 10 minutes' walk from the main shopping area, with both high-street retailers and independent shops, many undercover in the Grade II-listed Harpur Centre and arcades. The bus station, river and gardens along the Embankment are also within easy walking distance.

The historic market town lies on the River Great Ouse and throughout its history, it has made its name in the lace, wool, brewing and engineering industries. The river remains a focal point for events, with the Bedford River Festival and Bedford Regatta attracting big crowds.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Available
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	http://www.thameslinkrailway.com/contact-us/lost-property/

Facilities

Shops	Available
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Available
Station Buffet notes	Coffee shop
ATM	Available
ATM notes	ATM located in ticket hall
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	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.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	Available during staffing hours.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Available
WiFi notes	Find WiFi Hotspots around this station
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Station Car Park
Carpark operator	Saba UK - www.sabaparking.co.uk/thameslink-railway
Car parking spaces	740

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	588
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	Front right hand side and station front
Cycle storage notes	There are stands available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Unavailable
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Bedford station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include: Station Rank (01234 266516) or A1 (01234 364444) or Bedford (01234 330044).

First Class Lounge

Trains to Bedford station

Bedford train station is mainly served by EMR, Thameslink and West Midlands Railway trains. Thanks to frequent EMR services, you can get from Corby to Bedford in 33m, from Nottingham to Bedford in 1h 17m and from London to Bedford in 1h 10m. Thameslink trains connect Brighton to Bedford in 2h 33m and Gatwick Airport to Bedford in 2h, while West Midland Trains cover the route from Bletchley to Bedford in 43m. Need more information on how to get to Bedford by train? Check out our dedicated page to trains to Bedford.

Bedford train station departures and arrivals

Want to know when your next train from/to Bedford station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Bedford railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into Bedford.

Bedford has five platforms. Access to platforms 1 and 1a is from the station building itself, while you'll need to take the pedestrian bridge via lift or stairs to get to platforms 2 to 4. Directly outside the station is a taxi rank and a pay-and-display car park for 702 cars, open 24 hours a day. There are also storage spaces for 526 bikes, the majority of which are sheltered.

Bedford train station parking

Bedford train station has two car parks, both near the main entrance. Step-free access is available at both car parks, as well as throughout the whole station.

Hotels near Bedford train station

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford station open?

Bedford station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.

Are trains running today from Bedford station?

Trains arrive into and depart from Bedford station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Bedford.

Are there toilets at Bedford station?

Yes, there are toilets available to use at Bedford station.

Are dogs allowed at Bedford station?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Bedford station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to East Grinstead	Thameslink	05:43	2	On time
to Brighton	Thameslink	05:46	1	On time
to Rainham (Kent)	Thameslink	06:00	2	On time
to London St Pancras International	East Midlands Railway	06:09	2	On time
to Bletchley	West Midlands Trains	06:10	1A	On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Three Bridges	Thameslink	05:59	3	On time
from Bletchley	West Midlands Trains	06:00	1A	On time
from Corby	East Midlands Railway	06:09	2	On time
from Three Bridges	Thameslink	06:22	2	On time
from London St Pancras International	East Midlands Railway	06:25	4	On time

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Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Trains to Bedford station

Bedford train station departures and arrivals

Bedford train station parking

Hotels near Bedford train station

Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford station open?

Are trains running today from Bedford station?

Are there toilets at Bedford station?

Are dogs allowed at Bedford station?

Departures and arrivals from Bedford

Departures

Arrivals

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