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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to London Luton Airport will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 6 trains that leave Bedford for London Luton Airport every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 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.
9:160h40Bedford9:56London Luton Airport£121One-way0 changes
8:410h28Bedford9:09London Luton Airport£171One-way0 changes- 8:100h30Bedford8:40London Luton Airport£181One-way0 changes
- 11:400h29Bedford12:09London Luton Airport£181One-way0 changes
- 13:400h29Bedford14:09London Luton Airport£181One-way0 changes
- 8:410h28Bedford9:09London Luton Airport£171One-way0 changes
- 11:400h29Bedford12:09London Luton Airport£181One-way0 changes
- 13:400h29Bedford14:09London Luton Airport£181One-way0 changes
- 8:100h30Bedford8:40London Luton Airport£181One-way0 changes
- 9:160h40Bedford9:56London Luton Airport£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bedford to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 29 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£17 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bedford to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to London Luton Airport trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C04238+ Luton Dart | On time 12:10 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h29 | 12:39 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 change | |
| W45558+Luton Dart | On time 12:16 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h41 | 12:57 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 change | |
| C04239+Luton Dart | On time 12:40 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h29 | 13:09 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 change | |
| W45561+Luton Dart | On time 12:46 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h40 | 13:26 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 change | |
| C04243+Luton Dart | On time 13:10 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h29 | 13:39 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 change | |
| W45554+Luton Dart | On time 13:16 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h40 | 13:56 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 1 change | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
| 8:10 Bedford | 0h30 | 8:40 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:16 Bedford | 0h40 | 8:56 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:41 Bedford | 0h28 | 9:09 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:16 Bedford | 0h40 | 9:56 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to London Luton Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bedford to London Luton Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 16:10. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 28m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 4:33 |
Last train 16:10 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink from Bedford to London Luton Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between Bedford and London Luton Airport from £3. 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 London Luton Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to London Luton Airport 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 London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and London Luton Airport
Most Bedford to London Luton Airport trains use the Bedford to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Bedford and London Luton Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Getting to Bedford St Johns from Bedford city centre
Bedford St Johns train station facilities and services
Bedford St Johns has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bedford St Johns.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bedford St Johns: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bedford St Johns: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bedford St Johns: 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.
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