4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
105 km
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.
The average ticket from Bedford to Birmingham will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
To travel from Bedford to Birmingham you need to make at least 2 changes.
W88034 · Y808098:112h33Bedford St Johns (BSJ)10:44Birmingham New Street (BHM)£281One-way1 change
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C41869 · W708619:562h17Bedford station (BDM)12:13Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way2 changes- G00959+C41866 · W708589:302h08Bedford station (BDM)11:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way2 changes
- G66941+W70852 · C418587:592h16Bedford station (BDM)10:15Birmingham New Street (BHM)£651One-way2 changes
- G66942+C41863 · W708568:572h18Bedford station (BDM)11:15Birmingham New Street (BHM)£651One-way2 changes
- G00959+C41866 · W708589:302h08Bedford station (BDM)11:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way2 changes
- G00956+C41862 · W708548:302h08Bedford station (BDM)10:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)£651One-way2 changes
- G66941+W70852 · C418587:592h16Bedford station (BDM)10:15Birmingham New Street (BHM)£651One-way2 changes
- G66946+C41869 · W708619:562h17Bedford station (BDM)12:13Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way2 changes
- G66942+C41863 · W708568:572h18Bedford station (BDM)11:15Birmingham New Street (BHM)£651One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 105 km
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bedford to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G66941+C41858 · W70852 | 7:59 Bedford station (BDM) | 2h16 | 10:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W88034 · Y80809 | 8:11 Bedford St Johns (BSJ) | 2h33 | 10:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G00956+C41862 · W70854 | 8:30 Bedford station (BDM) | 2h08 | 10:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G66942+C41863 · W70856 | 8:57 Bedford station (BDM) | 2h18 | 11:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G00959+C41866 · W70858 | 9:30 Bedford station (BDM) | 2h08 | 11:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G66946+W70861 · C41869 | 9:56 Bedford station (BDM) | 2h17 | 12:13 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bedford to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 3:43 |
Last train 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry from Bedford to Birmingham trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry trains will get you between Bedford and Birmingham from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bedford to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Birmingham
Most Bedford to Birmingham trains use the Bedford to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at University. Use this guide to compare Bedford and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bedford station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Bedford train station facilities and services
Bedford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bedford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bedford. ATMs are available at Bedford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bedford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bedford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bedford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bedford: 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.
Getting to Bedford St Johns from Bedford city centre
Bedford St Johns train station facilities and services
Bedford St Johns has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bedford St Johns.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bedford St Johns: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bedford St Johns: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bedford St Johns: 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.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to University from Birmingham city centre
University is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
University train station facilities and services
University has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at University.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at University. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at University: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at University: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at University: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Birmingham Moor Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Moor Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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