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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Harpenden
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Harpenden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Harpenden will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bedford for Harpenden every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bedford to Harpenden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Harpenden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 36 km
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Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- 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 Harpenden.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Harpenden
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Trains from Bedford to Harpenden run on average 6 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 34m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:43 |
Train companies: Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Bedford to Harpenden trainsThameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Bedford and Harpenden from £5. 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 Harpenden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Harpenden 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 Harpenden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Harpenden
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:00 Saturday 05:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- 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
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front right hand side and station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
WifiShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:15 Sunday 07:15 - 20:15
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station Ticket Office entrance.
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 4 and station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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