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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£141
Average price
£142
Fastest journey
8 h 31 m
Average duration
8 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
567 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Aberdeen will cost around £142 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £141.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bedford for Aberdeen every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 567 km distance in an average of 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:108h59Bedford19:09Aberdeen£1411One-way0 changes- 12:108h31Bedford20:41Aberdeen£1421One-way0 changes
- 12:108h31Bedford20:41Aberdeen£1421One-way0 changes
- 10:108h59Bedford19:09Aberdeen£1411One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bedford to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £141.
Distance: 567 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£142 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest | £98 Average Price |
9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 5m Average total duration 16h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bedford to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Aberdeen trains for tomorrow, Friday 15 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:10 Bedford | 8h59 | 19:09 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:10 Bedford | 8h31 | 20:41 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Aberdeen
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Trains from Bedford to Aberdeen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £141 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 16:04. The fastest train covers the 567 km distance in 8h 31m.
Distance 567 km |
Average train duration 8h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £141 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 31m |
First train 5:57 |
Last train 16:04 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
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FAQs: Bedford to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Aberdeen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aberdeen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Aberdeen
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:00 Saturday 05:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is adjacent to the taxi rank at the front of the station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: 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 so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front right hand side and station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk- Car Park: Bedford St Johns (Council Managed)
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the Medbourne Road car park, by the path leading to the platform. Please check the direction of travel before boarding.
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
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