Trains from Guide Bridge
to Bedford
From £78.50
Guide Bridge to Bedfordby train on average takes 3 hrs 49 mins
Guide Bridge to Bedford one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £78.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 14 minutes
- First train leaves Guide Bridge at 06:34
- Last train leaves Guide Bridge at 20:42
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Guide Bridge to Bedford train times
| Last updated: 14:48:19
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15:01 Guide Bridge On Time | 18:34 Bedford On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 33m, 4 changes | ||
15:13 Guide Bridge On Time | 18:36 Bedford On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 23m, 4 changes | ||
15:13 Guide Bridge On Time | 19:08 Bedford On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 55m, 3 changes | ||
15:31 Guide Bridge On Time | 19:27 Bedford On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 56m, 3 changes | ||
15:43 Guide Bridge On Time | 19:34 Bedford On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 51m, 3 changes |
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FOR ACCURATE STATION INFORMATION PLEASE USE THE WRITTEN TEXT - NOT THE PHOTOS AND MAP
Guide Bridge facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
shelters only
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsYes
Located next to the ticket office
- Accessible toiletsYes
Toilet pod adjacent to booking office
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick up point is in the layby outside the old station building on Guide Lane.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Located next to the ticket office
- Accessible toiletsYes
Toilet pod adjacent to booking office
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
- Customer Help PointsYes
Platforms 1&2
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Spaces140
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces6
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- TypeCompounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require when purchasing tickets.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
Toilet pod adjacent to booking office
- Step Free Access
Category B Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
Platform 1 level access from the car park, platform 2 level access, transfer between platforms using Guide Lane
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
Bedford facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Thameslink website.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TL
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Heated waiting areas are available.
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard some trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Thameslink website.
- Atm MachineYes
ATM located in ticket hall
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/2COQAbQx23vJ1zvlbNzoe4/f4ed9d7e5f514aecc02e9c1287ca6573/2025-01_CI_TL_RRB_BDM_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Thameslink station or onboard a Thameslink train, please visit the Thameslink Website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Thameslink trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
- Greater Anglia
- Transport for London including London Overground
- Southeastern
- Southern
- South Western Railway (for Wimbledon)
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- AvailableYes
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
The assistance meeting point is adjacent to the taxi rank, at the front of the station.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/thameslink/01895 262122 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces633
- Number Accessible Spaces8
- Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces588
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Located at the front of the station.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
If you require assistance on your journey, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on: Email - customerservices@thameslinkrailway.com | Phone - 0800 058 2844 | Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station.
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
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.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Located at the front of the station.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
