The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bedford station (BDM)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bedford station (BDM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bedford station (BDM) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 2 trains that leave Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) for Bedford station (BDM) 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 30 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 30 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 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bedford station (BDM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bedford station (BDM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 30 km
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£12 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bedford station (BDM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bedford station (BDM) trains for today, Friday 12 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:05 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0h29 | 22:34 Bedford station (BDM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 13 December | |||||
![]() | 08:07 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 0h19 | 08:26 Bedford station (BDM) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bedford station (BDM)
Trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bedford station (BDM) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 18m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 03:30 |
Last train 22:05 |
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FAQs: Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bedford station (BDM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bedford station (BDM) 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 station (BDM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) and Bedford station (BDM)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- 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 the Ticket Office.
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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