The cheapest and fastest trains from Hayes to Bedford
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hayes to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hayes to Bedford will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hayes 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 69 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.


Live departures
Hayes to Bedford train times
The table below shows live departures for Hayes to Bedford trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:27 Hayes | 1h45 | 06:12 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hayes to Bedford
Trains from Hayes to Bedford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 69 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:27 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern from Hayes to Bedford trainsThameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Hayes and Bedford from £59. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hayes to Bedford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hayes 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 Hayes and Bedford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:10 Saturday 06:10 - 19:10 Sunday 06:30 - 21:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3,4 and 5.
- 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: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on platform 4&5
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located on platform 4&5. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible, heated waiting room with automatic door opening is located on Platform 3. The waiting room is open from first to last train.
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E and L outside station entrance(both directions) Click here for map
- 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
- 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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