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Wellingborough Museum
Local history museum with displays on Wellingborough life, industry and archaeology inside a historic town-centre building.
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£11
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£11
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
11 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
11 m
Trains on 29 Aug
1
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Wellingborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Wellingborough will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 1 trains from Bedford to Wellingborough, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 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.


The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Wellingborough trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C41922 | On time 18:30 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h11 | 18:41 Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C41924 | On time 19:00 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h11 | 19:11 Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C41925 | On time 19:28 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h11 | 19:39 Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C41928 | On time 19:56 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h11 | 20:07 Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C41929 | On time 20:26 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h11 | 20:37 Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C41932 | On time 20:56 Bedford station (BDM) | 0h11 | 21:07 Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Bedford to Wellingborough run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 11m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 1:02 |
Last train 23:49 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Wellingborough — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wellingborough trip today.
Local history museum with displays on Wellingborough life, industry and archaeology inside a historic town-centre building.
Volunteer-run transport museum featuring buses, heritage vehicles and engineering displays at Sywell Aerodrome near Wellingborough.
Working heritage railway with a small museum collection, restored station buildings and nostalgic steam and diesel experiences.
Large country park around reservoirs with birdwatching, walking and cycling routes, popular for fresh air and waterside scenery.
Popular urban park with a splash area, play facilities, open lawns and regular events close to central Wellingborough.
Pleasant lakeside park offering accessible paths, wildlife, fishing areas and relaxed walking on the edge of town.
A Northamptonshire pork pie made with seasoned pork in hot-water crust pastry. It is a long-standing county speciality often eaten cold at pubs and picnics.
A soft yeasted fruit bun from Northamptonshire, dotted with currants and served split with butter. It is a traditional regional tea-time bake.
A local steamed suet pudding filled with bacon, onions and apples. It reflects older farmhouse cooking from the county and surrounding Midlands.
Well-known Turkish venue serving grilled meats, meze and generous portions in a lively, casual atmosphere.
Popular Indian restaurant known for reliable curries, tandoori dishes and a smart but relaxed setting in Wellingborough.
Canal-side pub and restaurant popular for British mains, Sunday lunch and drinks, with a traditional setting and waterside views.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and local transport are manageable, while hotels can rise on busy dates. Costs are lower than London but similar to other market towns.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. In cafés, tipping is optional.
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Wellingborough Railway Station, Wellingborough -> Wellingborough Town Centre, Wellingborough
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bedford to Wellingborough trains use the Bedford to Wellingborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Bedford and Wellingborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Bedford.
Wi-Fi is available at Bedford. ATMs are available at Bedford.
Ticket office support is available at Bedford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bedford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bedford: Bike Parking.
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.
Bedford St Johns has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Bedford St Johns.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Bedford St Johns: Parking.
Available at Bedford St Johns: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Wellingborough is 1 km from Wellingborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Wellingborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Wellingborough.
ATMs are available at Wellingborough.
Ticket office support is available at Wellingborough.
Available at Wellingborough: Parking, WC.
Available at Wellingborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wellingborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: A number of black cabs are available from the station front throughout the day. These are wheelchair accessible, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Additional Wheelchair available, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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