Bedford live departures
Next trains leaving Bedford (BDM), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Bedford live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeBDM
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates52.1362, -0.4794
- Nearest stationBedford St Johns (1.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-253,763,978
- GB rank144th busiest
- Managed byGovia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
About this board
Bedford is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code BDM. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Bedford handled 3,763,978 passenger entries and exits, ranking 144th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London St Pancras International (1,827,472 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Bedford usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Bedford
Bedford station FAQs
What is the station code for Bedford?
The three-letter CRS code for Bedford is BDM. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Bedford departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Bedford itself.
How busy is Bedford station?
Bedford recorded 3,763,978 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 144th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London St Pancras International.
Which stations are closest to Bedford?
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns, about 1.1 km away in a straight line. Kempston Hardwick (5.2 km) and Stewartby (7.9 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.