Does Bedford station have ticket gates?

Yes, this station has ticket gates.

Is there CCTV at Bedford station?

Yes, there is CCTV at this station.

Is there a bureau de change at Bedford station?

No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.

Is there lost property at Bedford station?

Yes, there is a lost property at this station.

Are there public telephones at Bedford station?

No, this station doesn't have public telephones.

Is there a waiting room at Bedford station?

No, this station doesn't have a waiting room.

Baby change information

Facilties may only be available when the station is staffed.

Are there seated areas at Bedford station?

Yes, there's a seating area at this station.

Are there showers at Bedford station?

No, there aren't showers at this station.

Is there a tourist information office at Bedford station?

No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.

Are there luggage trolleys at Bedford station?

No, luggage trolleys aren't available at this station.

Are smartcards issued at Bedford station?

Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.

Are there ticket machines at Bedford station?

Yes, there are ticket machines at this station.

Can I collect train tickets from Bedford station?

Yes, you can collect train tickets from ticket machine.

Can smartcards be loaded at Bedford station?

No, you can't load smartcards at this station.

Can smartcards be validated at Bedford station?

Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.

Are Oyster cards issued at Bedford station?

No, Oyster cards aren't issued at this station.

Can Oyster cards be loaded at Bedford station?

No, you can't load Oyster cards at this station.

Are Oyster cards validated at Bedford station?

No, Oyster cards aren't validated at this station.

Is car hire available at or near Bedford station?

No, car hire is not available at or near the station.

Are there bus connections at Bedford station?

Yes, there are bus services at this station.

Are there metro connections at Bedford station?

No, metro services aren't available at this station.

Does Bedford station have connections to a port?

No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.

Does Bedford station have connections to an airport?

No, the station does not have connections to an airport.

Are accessible taxis available at Bedford station?

No, accessible taxis aren't available at this station.

Is there a ramp at Bedford station to get on the train?

Yes, there is a train ramp at this station.

A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station.

Are there accessible public telephones at Bedford station?

No, accessible public telephones aren't available at this station.

Is there a height adjusted ticket counter at Bedford station?

No, there isn't a height adjusted ticket counter at this station.

Are there induction loops at Bedford station?

Yes, induction loops are available at this station.

Are there wheelchairs available at Bedford station?

Yes, wheelchairs are available at this station.

Is bike hire available at or near Bedford station?

No, bike hire is not available at or near the station.

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Status

Depart time

Destination

Platform

Operator

Status

21:47 On time

Cancelled - Bletchley

Platform 1A

West Midlands Trains

21:48 On time

Cancelled - Brighton

Platform 3

Thameslink

21:56 On time

Cancelled - Corby

Platform 4

East Midlands Railway

22:13 On time

Cancelled - London St Pancras (Intl)

Platform 3

East Midlands Railway

22:16 22:22

Cancelled - Brighton

Platform 1

Thameslink

22:26 Cancelled

Cancelled - Corby

East Midlands Railway

22:38 On time

Cancelled - Bletchley

Platform 1A

West Midlands Trains

22:43 On time

Cancelled - Brighton

Platform 3

Thameslink

22:56 On time

Cancelled - Corby

Platform 4

East Midlands Railway

23:04 On time

Cancelled - London St Pancras (Intl)

Platform 3

East Midlands Railway

Bedford station information

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Bedford station address

Bedford station
Ashburnham Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 1DS

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Bedford ticket office opening hours

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

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Bedford train station facilities

Getting ready for your next journey? Whether you’re planning a trip or getting ready for your commute, find out everything you need to know about Bedford station facilities here before you travel. At most train stations you’ll find ticket machines to buy or collect tickets, as well as customer help points if you need a helping hand. There are also seating areas in most stations so you can sit back and relax while you wait for your train. For detailed information about the facilities available at Bedford station, take a look below.

Bedford at a glance

Bedford station

Station information
- Station details
  
  Station name
  
  Bedford
  
  CRS code
  
  BDM
  
  Station operator
  
  TL
  
  National Location Code
  
  1512
- Ticketing information
  
  Does Bedford station have ticket gates?
  
  Yes, this station has ticket gates.
  
  Penalty fares information
  
  Applicable Operators: Thameslink
- Station security
  
  Staffing level
  
  Full time
  
  Is there CCTV at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, there is CCTV at this station.
- Customer service
  
  Are there customer help points at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, there's customer help points at this station.
  
  Customer help points information
  
  The assistance meeting point is adjacent to the taxi rank, at the front of the station.
  
  Customer services information
  
  This information is unavailable.
  
  Assisted travel information
  
  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:
  Accessibility at the station - Thameslink.
  
  Assisted travel contact details
  
  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
  
  Assisted travel opening hours
  
  The assisted helpline is not available on Christmas Day.
  Monday to Sunday – 24 hours
Station facilities
- Toilet facilities
  
  Are there toilets at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, this station has toilets.
  
  Are there baby changing facilities at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, there are baby changing facilities at this station.
  
  Baby change information
  
  Facilties may only be available when the station is staffed.
  
  Are there showers at Bedford station?
  
  No, there aren't showers at this station.
- Seating at the station
  
  Is there a waiting room at Bedford station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have a waiting room.
  
  Are there seated areas at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, there's a seating area at this station.
- Tourist facilities
  
  Is there a bureau de change at Bedford station?
  
  No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.
  
  Is there lost property at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, there is a lost property at this station.
  
  Are there luggage storage facilities at Bedford station?
  
  No, there are no luggage storage facilities at this station.
  
  Is there a tourist information office at Bedford station?
  
  No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.
  
  Are there luggage trolleys at Bedford station?
  
  No, luggage trolleys aren't available at this station.
- Communication
  
  Are there public telephones at Bedford station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have public telephones.
  
  Is there a post box at Bedford station?
  
  No, there isn't a post box at this station.
  
  Is there Wi-Fi at Bedford station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have Wi-Fi.
- Shops, cafés and cash machines
  
  Is there a cash machine at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, this station has cash machines.
  
  Cash machine information
  
  ATM located in ticket hall
  
  Are there shops at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, there are shops at this station.
  
  Are there cafés, pubs or restaurants at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, there are cafés, pubs or restaurants at this station.
Buying and collecting train tickets
- Ticket office
  
  Are there ticket machines at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, there are ticket machines at this station.
  
  Can I collect train tickets from Bedford station?
  
  Yes, you can collect train tickets from ticket machine.
- Ticketing options
  
  Are smartcards issued at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be loaded at Bedford station?
  
  No, you can't load smartcards at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be validated at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.
  
  Smartcard information
  
  For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Thameslink website.
  
  Are Oyster cards issued at Bedford station?
  
  No, Oyster cards aren't issued at this station.
  
  Can Oyster cards be loaded at Bedford station?
  
  No, you can't load Oyster cards at this station.
  
  Are Oyster cards validated at Bedford station?
  
  No, Oyster cards aren't validated at this station.
Travel links
- Public transport
  
  Are there bus connections at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, there are bus services at this station.
  
  Bus services information
  
  Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below.
  
  Are there metro connections at Bedford station?
  
  No, metro services aren't available at this station.
  
  Does Bedford station have connections to a port?
  
  No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.
  
  Does Bedford station have connections to an airport?
  
  No, the station does not have connections to an airport.
  
  Replacement buses location
  
  Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location for Thameslink, East Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services:
- Personal transport
  
  Is car hire available at or near Bedford station?
  
  No, car hire is not available at or near the station.
  
  Does Bedford station have a taxi rank?
  
  Yes, this station has a taxi rank.
  
  Taxi rank information
  
  A Taxi Rank is available at the front of the station
Car parking
- Car parking
  Live Car Parking
  
  Car park name
  Station Car Park
  
  Spaces
  633
  
  Accessible spaces
  8
  
  Accessible car park equipment
  No
  
  Car park CCTV
  No
  
  Opening hours
  Monday to Sunday – 24 hours
Accessibility and mobility access
- Station access
  
  Is there a ramp at Bedford station to get on the train?
  
  Yes, there is a train ramp at this station.
  
  RampForTrainAccess
  
  A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station.
  
  Step-free access information
  
  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.
  
  Step-free access coverage
  Whole station
  
  Are there accessible drop off or pick up points at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, there are accessible drop off or pick up points at this station.
  
  Accessible drop off or pick up points information
  
  Located at the front of the station.
  
  Are there wheelchairs available at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, wheelchairs are available at this station.
- Ticketing access
  
  Are there accessible ticket machines at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, this station has accessible ticket machines.
  
  Accessible ticket machines information
  
  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.
  
  Is there a height adjusted ticket counter at Bedford station?
  
  No, there isn't a height adjusted ticket counter at this station.
  
  Are there induction loops at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, induction loops are available at this station.
- Accessible travel links
  
  Are accessible taxis available at Bedford station?
  
  No, accessible taxis aren't available at this station.
- Accessible station facilities
  
  Is staff help available at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, staff are available to help you at this station.
  
  Staff help opening hours
  
  Monday to Sunday – 24 hours
  
  Are there accessible public telephones at Bedford station?
  
  No, accessible public telephones aren't available at this station.
  
  Are there accessible toilets at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, this station has accessible toilets.
Bikes
- Bike storage
  
  Is there a sheltered bike storage area at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, there is a sheltered bike storage area.
  
  Bike storage spaces
  
  588
  
  Bike storage location
  
  Located at the front of the station.
  Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
  
  Bike storage information
  
  This information is unavailable.
  
  Bike storage type
  
  Stands
  
  Is there CCTV in the bike storage at Bedford station?
  
  Yes, this station has CCTV in the bike storage.
- Bike hire
  
  Is bike hire available at or near Bedford station?
  
  No, bike hire is not available at or near the station.

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