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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 24 Apr

Cheapest price

£153

Average price

£153

Fastest journey

3 h 5 m

Average duration

3 h 25 m

Trains per day

Distance

105 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

W26260+

Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

C50096

04:133h35

Bedford station (BDM)

07:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£1531One-way

2 changes

W25489+

Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

C50088

05:433h05

Bedford station (BDM)

08:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£1531One-way

2 changes

W26267+

Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

C49974

05:153h12

Bedford station (BDM)

08:27Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£1531One-way

2 changes

W26270+

Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+ Chiltern Railways

C58300

05:463h48

Bedford station (BDM)

09:34Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)

£1531One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bedford to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£49 Average Price	£32 Average Price Cheapest
3h 28m average duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 40m average duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Bedford to Birmingham train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 23 April

Last updated at 11:37

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
C69971 · C68852+C49993	On time 11:50 Bedford St Johns (BSJ)	1h58	13:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
C69971 · C86885	11:50 Bedford St Johns (BSJ)	2h54	14:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1 change
W21810 · W21338+P11915	11:56 Bedford station (BDM)	2h19	14:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
W21813 · W21341+C65907	On time 12:26 Bedford station (BDM)	2h12	14:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
C69977 · C86897	12:50 Bedford St Johns (BSJ)	2h54	15:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1 change
C69977 · C68866+C49997	On time 12:50 Bedford St Johns (BSJ)	1h58	14:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
W21816 · W21344+P11919	On time 12:56 Bedford station (BDM)	2h17	15:13 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
W21539+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+C58294	On time 13:10 Bedford station (BDM)	3h23	16:33 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)	2 changes
W21539+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+C50003	On time 13:10 Bedford station (BDM)	2h46	15:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
C69985 · C86909	On time 13:50 Bedford St Johns (BSJ)	2h55	16:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1 change
W21822 · W21349+P11922	On time 13:56 Bedford station (BDM)	2h19	16:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
W21825 · W21352+C65913	14:26 Bedford station (BDM)	2h12	16:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
C69990 · C86925	On time 14:50 Bedford St Johns (BSJ)	2h54	17:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1 change
C69990 · C68893+C50007	On time 14:50 Bedford St Johns (BSJ)	1h58	16:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
W21828 · W21355+P11925	On time 14:56 Bedford station (BDM)	2h19	17:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
W21831 · W21382+C65916	On time 15:27 Bedford station (BDM)	2h18	17:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
C69997 · C68908+C50047	On time 15:50 Bedford St Johns (BSJ)	1h58	17:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
C69997 · C86934	On time 15:50 Bedford St Johns (BSJ)	2h54	18:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1 change
W21834 · W21383+P11927	On time 15:58 Bedford station (BDM)	2h17	18:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
W21837 · W21361+C65919	On time 16:28 Bedford station (BDM)	2h10	18:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
C70002 · C68922+C44643	On time 16:50 Bedford St Johns (BSJ)	1h58	18:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
C70002 · C86943	On time 16:50 Bedford St Johns (BSJ)	2h54	19:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1 change
W21840 · W21364+P11931	On time 17:00 Bedford station (BDM)	2h15	19:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
W21843 · W21367+C65922	On time 17:30 Bedford station (BDM)	2h08	19:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
C70010 · C86947	On time 17:50 Bedford St Johns (BSJ)	2h55	20:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1 change
C70010 · C68933+C50020	On time 17:50 Bedford St Johns (BSJ)	1h58	19:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
Thursday 24 April
W26260+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+C50096	On time 03:13 Bedford station (BDM)	3h35	06:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
W26267+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+C49974	On time 04:15 Bedford station (BDM)	3h12	07:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
W25489+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+C50088	On time 04:43 Bedford station (BDM)	3h05	07:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
W26270+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+C58300	On time 04:46 Bedford station (BDM)	3h48	08:34 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)	2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bedford to Birmingham

United Kingdom

Trains from Bedford to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

104 km

Average train duration

2h 58m

Cheapest ticket price

£8

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 39m

First train

03:43

Last train

21:56

Price information

Train providers: West Midlands Trains and CrossCountry trains Bedford to Birmingham

You can travel by train to Birmingham from Bedford with West Midlands Trains and CrossCountry for as low as £4. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

West Midlands Trains from Bedford to Birmingham train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 14 min
Cheapest Price: £4

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Birmingham from Bedford. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

CrossCountry from Bedford to Birmingham train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 46 min
Cheapest Price: £40

FAQs: Bedford to Birmingham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Bedford to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bedford to Birmingham.

Cheap train tickets from Bedford to Birmingham can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bedford to Birmingham is £72; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Birmingham from Bedford is on average 1 h 39 min for the 64 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Bedford to Birmingham by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Bedford to Birmingham leaves at 03: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Bedford to Birmingham leaves at 23: 25.

There are 7 trains a day from Bedford to Birmingham which require at least one change with West Midlands Trains or CrossCountry. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Bedford to Birmingham, you can count on West Midlands Trains or CrossCountry for the best way to get you to Birmingham. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Bedford to Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 25.

A day trip to Birmingham from Bedford is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 39 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Bedford to Birmingham by train is March.

You have options as you can travel to Birmingham from Bedford 2 different ways: coach or train.