Sutton to Bedford by train
Bedford lies 89 km (55 mi) north of Sutton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 51 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 109 km (68 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sutton | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 187,600 | 106,940 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Sutton Common railway station, West Sutton railway station, Sutton railway station | Bedford St Johns railway station, Bedford railway station |
| Postal codes | CB6–WV16 | MK40 |
Where to book trains from Sutton to Bedford
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Common questions
How far is Bedford from Sutton?
89 km (55 mi) in a straight line, north of Sutton; by road roughly 109 km (68 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sutton to Bedford by train?
About 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sutton and Bedford?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.