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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Leighton Buzzard
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Leighton Buzzard is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Leighton Buzzard will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bedford for Leighton Buzzard every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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 Leighton Buzzard
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Leighton Buzzard among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 27 km
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1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bedford to Leighton Buzzard train times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Leighton Buzzard trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 03:13 Bedford | 2h40 | 05:53 Leighton Buzzard | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Leighton Buzzard
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Trains from Bedford to Leighton Buzzard run on average 4 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 51m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:20 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Bedford to Leighton Buzzard trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Bedford and Leighton Buzzard from £6. 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 Leighton Buzzard train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Leighton Buzzard 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 Leighton Buzzard, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Leighton Buzzard
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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- Car Park: Bedford St Johns (Council Managed)
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the Medbourne Road car park, by the path leading to the platform. Please check the direction of travel before boarding.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 08:00-18:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Forecourt & Southcourt Avenue
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
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