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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Norwich
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Norwich will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bedford for Norwich every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 30 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.
8:163h30Bedford11:46Norwich£381One-way0 changes- 7:163h30Bedford10:46Norwich£391One-way0 changes
- 8:163h30Bedford11:46Norwich£381One-way0 changes
- 7:163h30Bedford10:46Norwich£391One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Norwich
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Trains from Bedford to Norwich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 4:13 |
Last train 22:04 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink from Bedford to Norwich trainsGreater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between Bedford and Norwich from £26. 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 Norwich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Norwich 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 Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Norwich
Most Bedford to Norwich trains use the Bedford to Norwich station pair. Use this guide to compare Bedford and Norwich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bedford station do trains to Norwich leave from?
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.
Which Norwich station do trains from Bedford arrive at?
Getting to Norwich from Norwich city centre
Norwich train station facilities and services
Norwich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Norwich.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Norwich. ATMs are available at Norwich.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Norwich. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Norwich: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Norwich: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Norwich: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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