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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford station (BDM) to Leicester station (LEI)
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford station (BDM) to Leicester station (LEI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford station (BDM) to Leicester station (LEI) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bedford station (BDM) for Leicester station (LEI) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 49 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 station (BDM) to Leicester station (LEI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford station (BDM) to Leicester station (LEI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £19.
Distance: 70 km
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Live departures
Bedford station (BDM) to Leicester station (LEI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford station (BDM) to Leicester station (LEI) trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 06:38 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h48 | 07:26 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:06 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h38 | 07:44 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:56 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h49 | 09:45 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Bedford station (BDM) to Leicester station (LEI).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford station (BDM) to Leicester station (LEI)
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Trains from Bedford station (BDM) to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:39, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 38m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 06:39 |
Last train 20:56 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Bedford station (BDM) to Leicester station (LEI) trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Bedford station (BDM) and Leicester station (LEI) 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 station (BDM) to Leicester station (LEI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford station (BDM) to Leicester station (LEI) 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 Leicester station (LEI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bedford station (BDM) and Leicester station (LEI)
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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
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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