Bedford to Luton train with Thameslink
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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Luton
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Luton will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 6 trains that leave Bedford for Luton 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 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 26 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bedford to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m.
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£12 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
52m average duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m average duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bedford to Luton train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y36014 | On time 07:03 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h24 | 07:27 Luton station (LUT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| X09115 | On time 07:16 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h24 | 07:40 Luton station (LUT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y37194 | On time 07:33 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h28 | 08:01 Luton station (LUT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| X09113 | On time 07:46 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h26 | 08:12 Luton station (LUT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y36679 | Delayed 08:03 08:02Bedford station (BDM) | 0h24 | 08:27 08:27Luton station (LUT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| X61895 | On time 08:16 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h24 | 08:40 Luton station (LUT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Luton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train providers: Thameslink and East Midlands Trains trains Bedford to Luton
Find the best trains from Bedford to Luton with Omio's travel partners Thameslink and East Midlands Trains from £5. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Train information from Bedford to Luton with Thameslink:
- Average Duration: 18 min
- Cheapest Price: £8
- Thameslink frequency: 34 a day
FAQs: Bedford to Luton train
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 Luton, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Luton
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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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