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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Dunstable
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
21 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
21 m
Trains on 15 Sept
1
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Dunstable is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Dunstable will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 1 trains from Bedford to Dunstable, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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.
11:020h21Bedford11:23Dunstable£61One-way0 changes
- 11:020h21Bedford11:23Dunstable£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bedford to Dunstable
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Dunstable among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 28 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Dunstable:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Dunstable costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Dunstable take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 44m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (20m by train vs 39m by car). Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Thameslink.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bedford to Dunstable train times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Dunstable trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:02 Bedford | 0h21 | 11:23 Dunstable | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Bedford to Dunstable.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Dunstable
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bedford to Dunstable run on average 6 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 21m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 6:02 |
Last train 23:48 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Train companies: Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Bedford to Dunstable trainsThameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Bedford and Dunstable from £8. 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 Dunstable train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Dunstable 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 Dunstable, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Dunstable
Most Bedford to Dunstable trains use the Bedford to Leagrave station pair. Use this guide to compare Bedford and Dunstable train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bedford station do trains to Dunstable 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.
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