The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to Bedford
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Bedford will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 5 trains that leave Loughborough for Bedford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Loughborough to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough 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 train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 86 km
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£24 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Trains?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Loughborough to Bedford.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Loughborough to Bedford.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Bedford
Trains from Loughborough to Bedford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 04:51 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough to Bedford trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough and Bedford from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Loughborough to Bedford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Loughborough and Bedford
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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
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