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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham to Bedford
Cheapest price
£121
Average price
£121
Fastest journey
4 h 31 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Bedford will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £121.
Of the 1 trains that leave Durham for Bedford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 303 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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.
16:544h31Durham21:25Bedford£1211One-way0 changes
- 16:544h31Durham21:25Bedford£1211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Durham to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Durham to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, and a train costs an average of £88.
Distance: 303 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£103 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Durham to Bedford train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Bedford trains for tomorrow, Thursday 21 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:54 Durham | 4h31 | 21:25 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Bedford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Durham to Bedford run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £88 but you can travel from only £50 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 20:41. The fastest train covers the 303 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 303 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £88 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 2:15 |
Last train 20:41 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway from Durham to Bedford trainsLondon North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Durham and Bedford from £50. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway
FAQs: Durham to Bedford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Bedford 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 Bedford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Bedford
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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 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 Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
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ShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk- Car Park: Bedford St Johns (Council Managed)
- 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
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the Medbourne Road car park, by the path leading to the platform. Please check the direction of travel before boarding.
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