Bedford to Darlington train with east_midlands_trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Darlington

Showing times and prices for 18 May

Cheapest price

£182

Average price

£182

Fastest journey

3 h 52 m

Average duration

3 h 56 m

Trains per day

13

Distance

275 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Bedford to Darlington will cost around £182 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £182.

Fast trains

To travel from Bedford to Darlington you need to make at least 3 changes.

  • East Midlands Railways
    7:013h52
    Bedford
    10:53Darlington
    £1821One-way
    3 changes
  • East Midlands Railways
    7:594h06
    Bedford
    12:05Darlington
    £1821One-way
    3 changes
  • East Midlands Railways
    8:573h56
    Bedford
    12:53Darlington
    £1821One-way
    3 changes
  • East Midlands Railways
    9:564h11
    Bedford
    14:07Darlington
    £1821One-way
    3 changes
  • East Midlands Railways
    10:563h57
    Bedford
    14:53Darlington
    £1821One-way
    3 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Bedford to Darlington

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £60.

Distance: 275 km

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Coach

£144

Average Price

£48

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 50m

Average total duration

5h 20m

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Live departures

Bedford to Darlington train times

The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Darlington trains for tomorrow, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
East Midlands Railways7:01 Bedford
3h52
10:53 Darlington3 changes
East Midlands Railways7:59 Bedford
4h06
12:05 Darlington3 changes
East Midlands Railways8:57 Bedford
3h56
12:53 Darlington3 changes
East Midlands Railways9:56 Bedford
4h11
14:07 Darlington3 changes
East Midlands Railways10:56 Bedford
3h57
14:53 Darlington3 changes
East Midlands Railways11:56 Bedford
4h10
16:06 Darlington3 changes
East Midlands Railways12:56 Bedford
3h57
16:53 Darlington3 changes
East Midlands Railways13:56 Bedford
4h10
18:06 Darlington3 changes
East Midlands Railways14:56 Bedford
3h57
18:53 Darlington3 changes
East Midlands Railways15:56 Bedford
4h14
20:10 Darlington3 changes
East Midlands Railways16:58 Bedford
3h59
20:57 Darlington3 changes
East Midlands Railways17:58 Bedford
4h13
22:11 Darlington3 changes

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Compare prices and tickets Bedford to Darlington by coach or train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bedford to Darlington

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Trains from Bedford to Darlington run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £47 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 275 km distance in 3h 52m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £47
Distance
275 km
Average train duration
4h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
£60
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
3h 52m
First train
5:13
Last train
19:56
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £47

Train companies: east_midlands_trains from Bedford to Darlington trainseast_midlands_trains trains will get you between Bedford and Darlington from £47. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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Average Duration
3h 52m
Cheapest Price
£160
east_midlands_trains frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Bedford to Darlington train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Darlington 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 Darlington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bedford to Darlington can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £60, while the average price tends to be around £144.
The train journey from Bedford to Darlington covers a distance of 275 km and takes approximately 3h 52m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Bedford to Darlington is 275 km.
The first train from Bedford to Darlington leaves at 5:13.
The last train from Bedford to Darlington departs at 19:56.
Trains from Bedford to Darlington run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bedford to Darlington.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bedford to Darlington.
To get from Bedford to Darlington, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Bedford to Darlington.
The train station in Bedford that goes to Darlington is Bedford station (BDM), and it arrives at Darlington station (DAR).
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Darlington is by coach, costing approximately £47.
Booking trains from Bedford to Darlington in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bedford to Darlington offers a mix of urban and rural views, with stretches through picturesque countryside, especially as you approach Darlington. However, most of the route traverses typical English landscapes without dramatic scenery.
A day trip from Bedford to Darlington is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 52m. However, there are 5 train trips per day covering a distance of 275 km.
Two to three days in Darlington should be sufficient to explore its key attractions, including the Head of Steam Railway Museum, South Park, and the Darlington Hippodrome, while also enjoying the local dining and shopping experiences.
Yes, you can take the train from Bedford to Darlington.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Darlington

Bedford
Darlington
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 Darlington.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front right hand side and station front
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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