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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

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.

05:352h20

Birmingham

07:55Bedford

£271One-way

0 changes

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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Most popular Train	Coach
£31 Average Price	£24 Average Price Cheapest
2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to Bedford

United Kingdom

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

Fastest train

1h 47m

First train

02:15

Last train

23:11

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

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Birmingham to Bedford train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 1 min
Cheapest Price: £40

Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next train from Birmingham to Bedford: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.

Chiltern Railways from Birmingham to Bedford train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: £78

FAQs: Birmingham to Bedford train

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham to Bedford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Bedford.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Bedford can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to Bedford is £27; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Bedford from Birmingham is on average 2 h for the 64 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Birmingham and Bedford by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham to Bedford leaves at 02: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham to Bedford leaves at 23: 11.

There are 7 trains a day from Birmingham to Bedford which require at least one change with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Chiltern Railways. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Birmingham to Bedford train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Chiltern Railways. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Birmingham and Bedford to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 11.

The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham to Bedford by train is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Bedford from Birmingham including taking a coach or train.