Birmingham to Bedford train with West Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Bedford

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£27

Fastest journey

2 h 16 m

Average duration

2 h 18 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

105 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham to Bedford will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Birmingham for Bedford 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 105 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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.

West Midlands Trains
05:352h20
Birmingham
07:55Bedford
£271One-way
0 changes
West Midlands Trains
09:062h16
Birmingham
11:22Bedford
£271One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Birmingham to Bedford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 £22, and a train costs an average of £8.

Distance: 104 km

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Coach

£31

Average Price

£24

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Cheapest

2h 56m

Average total duration

2h 26m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 20m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

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National Express

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to Bedford

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Trains from Birmingham to Bedford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
104 km
Average train duration
2h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
1h 47m
First train
02:15
Last train
23:11
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Virgin Trains trains Birmingham to Bedford

Buy your official West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Virgin Trains train tickets from Birmingham to Bedford from £13 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

West Midlands Trains from Birmingham to Bedford train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 2 min
  • Cheapest Price: £13

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