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Cheap train tickets from Bedford to Leicester
Showing times and prices for 17 Sept
Cheapest
£14
Average
£28
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
05:390h39
Bedford06:18Leicester
£141One-way
0 changes
08:560h50
Bedford09:46Leicester
£191One-way
0 changes
09:260h51
Bedford10:17Leicester
£221One-way
0 changes
11:560h50
Bedford12:46Leicester
£421One-way
0 changes
19:260h56
Bedford20:22Leicester
£431One-way
0 changes
Train timetableBedford to Leicester
Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 17 September
East Midlands Railway
08:560h50
Bedford09:46Leicester
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East Midlands Railway
11:560h50
Bedford12:46Leicester
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East Midlands Railway
19:260h56
Bedford20:22Leicester
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East Midlands Railway
05:390h39
Bedford06:18Leicester
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East Midlands Railway
09:260h51
Bedford10:17Leicester
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Train times from Bedford to Leicester
Showing times and prices for 17 Sept
Fastest Journey
39 m
Average
49 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
72 km
Of the 7 trains that leave Bedford for Leicester every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
05:390h39
Bedford06:18Leicester
£141One-way
0 changes
17:000h48
Bedford17:48Leicester
£431One-way
0 changes
08:560h50
Bedford09:46Leicester
£191One-way
0 changes
11:560h50
Bedford12:46Leicester
£421One-way
0 changes
09:260h51
Bedford10:17Leicester
£221One-way
0 changes
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Overview: Train from Bedford to Leicester
 Distance | 44 miles |
|---|---|
 Average train duration | 38 min |
 Average train ticket price | £29 (€33) |
 Train frequency | 16 a day |
 Direct train | Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day |
 Train companies | East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains |
Trains from Bedford to Leicester cover the 44 miles long journey taking on average 38 min with our travel partners like East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £11, but the average price of train tickets is £29. Travellers depart most frequently from Bedford and arrive in Leicester.
Train companies: East Midlands Trains and east_midlands_trains trains Bedford to Leicester
For as little as £8 you can travel by train to Leicester from Bedford with East Midlands Trains and east_midlands_trains. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
East Midlands Trains from Bedford to Leicester train information:
- Average Duration: 38 min
- Cheapest Price: £8
FAQs: Bedford to Leicester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Bedford to Leicester 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 Leicester.
Cheap train tickets from Bedford to Leicester can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bedford to Leicester is £29; 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 Leicester is on average 38 min for the 44 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Bedford and Leicester by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Bedford to Leicester leaves at 05: 26. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Bedford to Leicester leaves at 22: 59.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Bedford to Leicester without having to change trains with east_midlands_trains. There are 2 direct trains from Bedford to Leicester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Leicester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Bedford to Leicester.
When taking a train from Bedford to Leicester, you can count on East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains for the best way to get you to Leicester. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Bedford to Leicester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 59.
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 Leicester, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Leicester from Bedford is worth doing with a journey time of 38 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Bedford to Leicester is October.
You have options as you can travel to Leicester from Bedford 2 different ways: train or coach.
Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Leicester
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The major railway station for departures from Bedford is Bedford. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bedford for your trip from Bedford to Leicester.
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