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Bedford Train Station

Bedford Train Station

Bedford

Bedford station

Ashburnham Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 1DS

Ticket office opening hours:

Monday - Friday - 05:45 to 21:00
Saturday - 05:45 to 21:00
Sunday - 07:15 to 21:15

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Bedford at a glance

  • Car parking
  • Waiting room
  • Ticket machine
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Impaired Access Staff
  • Impaired Access Step-Free Access
  • Cycle storage availability
  • Seated area
Live Departures
Live Arrivals
Time Destination Platform

Station Details

  • Accessibility

    • Accessible Public Telephones No
    • Accessible Taxis
    • First Class Lounge
    • Help Points YES Yes
    • Impaired Accessible Booking Office Counter No
    • Impared Access Staff YES Yes
    • Impared Access Ticket Gate 1
    • Impaired Accessible Ticket Machines YES Yes
    • Induction Loop YES Yes
    • Impaired Mobility Set Down YES Yes
    • National Key Toilets YES Yes
    • Ramp for Train Access YES Yes
    • Wheel chairs Available YES Yes
    • Impaired Access Helpline Hours Monday - Sunday - open 24h
    • Impaired Access Staff Help Hours Monday - Sunday - open 24h
    • Accesible Ticket Machine

      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.

    • Helpline 1
    • Helpline Contact Details
    • Helpline Contact URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
    • Helpline Open Note

      The assisted helpline is not available on Christmas Day.


    • Impared Mobility Set Down

      Located at the front of the station.

    • National Key Toilets

      Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.

    • Step Free Access

      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.


      Coverage: whole Station
    • Step Free Access Coverage Whole Station
  • Baggage Services

    • Left Luggage: Available No
  • Bus information

    • Bus Service: Availability YES Yes
    • Bus Service: Note Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format can be found here (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/posters/BDM.pdf)
  • Cycle Storage

    • Availability 1
    • Closed Circuit TV YES Yes
    • Location

      Located at the front of the station.

      Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.

    • Sheltered YES Yes
    • Spaces 588
    • Type Stands
  • Dining and Shopping

    • Dining & Shopping: Shops YES Yes
    • Dining & Shopping: Station Buffet YES Yes
  • Phones, Internet & Wi-fi

    • Station Amenities: Telephone No
    • Web Kiosk: Available No
    • Station Amenities: Wi-Fi Find WiFi Hotspots around this station (http://btwifi.co.uk/find)
    • Telephone: Usage Type Cards And Coins
  • Parking

    • Car Parking Details
  • Restrooms

    • Toilets YES Yes
    • Baby Change YES Yes
  • Station Location & Directions

    • Latitude 52.1362
    • Longitude -0.47944
  • Ticketing Hours

    • Ticket Office Hours Monday - Friday - 05:45 to 21:00
      Saturday - 05:45 to 21:00
      Sunday - 07:15 to 21:15
  • Ticketing Services & Information

    • Oyster Pre-Pay No
    • Pre-Purchase Collection YES Yes
    • Ticket Machine YES Yes
    • Penalty Fares TL
    • Smartcard Notes key smartcard webpage on the thameslink website.

      ">Smartcard Issued: Yes
      Smartcard Validator: Yes

      For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Thameslink website.

  • Taxi Information

    • Availability YES Yes
    • Note YES
  • Other transportation

    • Rail Replacement Services

      Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location for Thameslink, East Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services:


      Rail Replacement Map: https://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/2 C O Q Ab Qx23v J1zvlb Nzoe4/f4ed9d7e5f514aecc02e9c1287ca6573/2025-01_ C I_ T L_ R R B_ B D M_ D R.pdf

Local Information

Local Information

FAQ’s

    How do I book a ticket?

    You can book tickets via our website (at the top of this page) or via our Grand Central Rail app (available on Google Play and the App Store)

    Can I get a refund if my plans change?

    You can only refund tickets purchased through Grand Central. 

     

    Advance tickets are non-refundable, unless the service they were valid for is cancelled, disrupted or amended and, as a result, you choose not to travel.

     

    If you have purchased an Off-peak or Anytime ticket from grandcentralrail.com, you can refund your tickets.

     

    Find out more here.

    Do you offer travel assistance?

    Yes, you can book assistance in advance via Passenger Assistance to ensure a smooth journey.

    How can I contact lost property?

    If you think you’ve lost something at the station or on one of our trains, pleas contact the lost property team here.