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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Nottingham will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bedford for Nottingham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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 Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 102 km
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£31 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bedford to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:50 Bedford | 1h54 | 10:44 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:45 Bedford | 1h14 | 10:59 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:07 Bedford | 2h32 | 12:39 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Nottingham
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Trains from Bedford to Nottingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 04:32 |
Last train 23:46 |
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FAQs: Bedford to Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Nottingham
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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 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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 Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- 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: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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