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Bedford to Brighton train with Thameslink

Fri, 14 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from Bedford to Brighton

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Cheapest

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

Thameslink
08:182h25
Bedford
10:43Brighton
£231One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
09:342h39
Bedford
12:13Brighton
£231One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
09:182h25
Bedford
11:43Brighton
£241One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
03:432h43
Bedford
06:26Brighton
£611One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
03:152h55
Bedford
06:10Brighton
£611One-way
0 changes

Bedford to Brighton train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
ThameslinkThameslink09:34 Bedford2h39 12:13 Brighton0 changesDirect
ThameslinkThameslink03:15 Bedford2h55 06:10 Brighton0 changesDirect
ThameslinkThameslink09:18 Bedford2h25 11:43 Brighton0 changesDirect
ThameslinkThameslink05:15 Bedford3h42 08:57 Brighton0 changesDirect
ThameslinkThameslink03:43 Bedford2h43 06:26 Brighton0 changesDirect

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Train times from Bedford to Brighton

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Fastest Journey

2 h 25 m

Average

2 h 48 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

147 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Bedford for Brighton every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Thameslink
09:182h25
Bedford
11:43Brighton
£241One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
08:182h25
Bedford
10:43Brighton
£231One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
09:342h39
Bedford
12:13Brighton
£231One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
03:432h43
Bedford
06:26Brighton
£611One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
03:152h55
Bedford
06:10Brighton
£611One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bedford to Brighton

Trains from Bedford to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 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
146 km
Average train duration
2h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
5
Train providers
2
Fastest train
2h 25m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:43
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

Train providers: Thameslink and Southern trains Bedford to Brighton

For as little as £21 you can travel by train between Bedford and Brighton with Thameslink and Southern. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Train information from Bedford to Brighton with Thameslink:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 14 min
  • Cheapest Price: £21
  • Thameslink frequency: 15 a day

Trains from Bedford to Brighton

Thameslink provides regular direct trains from Bedford to Brighton. The schedule starts just before 3:00 a.m. and continues with at least 2 trains an hour throughout the day. The latest departure from Bedford leaves just after 10:00 p.m. Journey times are around 2 hours and 30 minutes. There are no direct services on Sunday. Instead, indirect trains require a change at London St Pancras for Underground connections to the Southern Railway departures from London Victoria.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Bedford to Brighton?

Departure Station: Trains from Bedford to Brighton depart from Bedford station, located about 10 minutes walk west of the town centre and about 15 minutes from the bus station. Local bus services stop close to the station, on Ashburnham Road. There is a taxi rank to the right of the station entrance.

Arrival Station: Bedford to Brighton trains arrive at Brighton station which is situated about 20 minutes walk north of the city centre and beach. There are bus stops close to the station entrance, on Surrey Street, Queens Road, and Frederick Place. Taxis are available from the rank on the station forecourt.

FAQs: Bedford to Brighton train

FAQs: Travel by train from Bedford to Brighton 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 Brighton.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Bedford to Brighton can start from as little as £19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bedford to Brighton is £38; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from Bedford to Brighton is on average 2 h 15 min   for the 91 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Brighton from Bedford by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Bedford to Brighton leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Bedford to Brighton leaves at 23: 53.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Bedford to Brighton without having to change trains with Thameslink. There are 5 direct trains from Bedford to Brighton each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the journey from Bedford to Brighton you can take a train with Thameslink, Southern or east_midlands_trains. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Bedford and Brighton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 53.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Bedford, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Brighton, located 0.4 miles (585 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Brighton from Bedford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Bedford to Brighton by train is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bedford and Brighton including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Brighton

Bedford
Brighton
The major train station for departures in Bedford is Bedford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bedford for your trip from Bedford to Brighton.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:00 Saturday 05:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Yes
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available
The major train station for arrivals in Brighton is Preston Park. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Preston Park for your journey to Brighton from Bedford.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern 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: No
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility

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