4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Sheffield will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
To travel from Bedford to Sheffield you need to make at least one change.
6:392h06Bedford8:45Sheffield£491One-way1 change- 7:111h55Bedford9:06Sheffield£491One-way1 change
- 7:392h03Bedford9:42Sheffield£491One-way1 change
- 7:111h55Bedford9:06Sheffield£491One-way1 change
- 7:392h03Bedford9:42Sheffield£491One-way1 change
- 6:392h06Bedford8:45Sheffield£491One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bedford to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 £18, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 154 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£68 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 6:39 Bedford | 2h06 | 8:45 Sheffield | 1 change | |
| 7:11 Bedford | 1h55 | 9:06 Sheffield | 1 change | |
| 7:39 Bedford | 2h03 | 9:42 Sheffield | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Sheffield
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Trains from Bedford to Sheffield run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 154 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 154 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 4:13 |
Last train 23:41 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Bedford to Sheffield trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Bedford and Sheffield from £18. 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 Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Sheffield 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 Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Sheffield
Most Bedford to Sheffield trains use the Bedford to Sheffield station pair, with some services arriving at Meadowhall. Use this guide to compare Bedford and Sheffield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bedford station do trains to Sheffield 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.
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.
Which Sheffield station do trains from Bedford arrive at?
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. 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 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.
Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall train station facilities and services
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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