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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Bedford
Showing times and prices for 09 Jul
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
29 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Bedford will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Luton for Bedford every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 25 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.
16:420h15
Luton16:57Bedford
£81One-way
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15:570h25
Luton16:22Bedford
£121One-way
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00:140h25
Luton00:39Bedford
£121One-way
0 changes
21:400h15
Luton21:55Bedford
£121One-way
0 changes
09:210h23
Luton09:44Bedford
£121One-way
0 changes
21:400h15
Luton21:55Bedford
£121One-way
0 changes
16:420h15
Luton16:57Bedford
£81One-way
0 changes
09:210h23
Luton09:44Bedford
£121One-way
0 changes
15:570h25
Luton16:22Bedford
£121One-way
0 changes
08:420h25
Luton09:07Bedford
£141One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Luton to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 28 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Bedford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Luton to Bedford run on average 9 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 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 28 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
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
Train companies: Thameslink and East Midlands Trains trains Luton to Bedford
Find the best trains to Bedford from Luton with Omio's travel partners Thameslink and East Midlands Trains from £6. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Train information from Luton to Bedford with Thameslink:
- Average Duration: 20 min
- Cheapest Price: £6
- Thameslink frequency: 33 a day
FAQs: Luton to Bedford train
FAQs: Travel by train from Luton 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 Luton to Bedford.
Cheap train tickets from Luton to Bedford can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton to Bedford is £11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Luton and Bedford is on average 15 min for the 17 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Luton to Bedford by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Luton to Bedford leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Luton to Bedford leaves at 23: 58.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Luton to Bedford without having to change trains with Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. There are 10 direct trains from Luton to Bedford each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Bedford. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Luton to Bedford.
Take the Luton to Bedford train with Thameslink, East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip from Luton to Bedford as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Luton, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bedford, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Bedford from Luton is worth doing with a journey time of 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Luton to Bedford by train is August.
You have options as you can travel to Bedford from Luton 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Bedford
Luton
Bedford
The major train station for departures in Luton is Leagrave. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leagrave for your trip from Luton to Bedford.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to 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
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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