The cheapest and fastest trains from Melton Mowbray to Bedford
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Melton Mowbray to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melton Mowbray to Bedford will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
To travel from Melton Mowbray to Bedford you need to make at least one change.
20:321h21Melton Mowbray21:53Bedford£481One-way1 change
20:321h21Melton Mowbray21:53Bedford£481One-way1 change
Live departures
Melton Mowbray to Bedford train times
The table below shows live departures for Melton Mowbray to Bedford trains for today, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:15 Melton Mowbray | 1h25 | 9:40 Bedford | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:32 Melton Mowbray | 1h53 | 17:25 Bedford | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Melton Mowbray to Bedford
Trains from Melton Mowbray to Bedford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 76 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 6:26 |
Last train 21:32 |
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FAQs: Melton Mowbray to Bedford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray and Bedford
Most Melton Mowbray to Bedford trains use the Melton Mowbray to Bedford station pair. Use this guide to compare Melton Mowbray and Bedford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Melton Mowbray station do trains to Bedford leave from?
Getting to Melton Mowbray from Melton Mowbray city centre
Melton Mowbray train station facilities and services
Melton Mowbray has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Melton Mowbray.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Melton Mowbray.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Melton Mowbray: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Melton Mowbray: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Melton Mowbray: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Step free access to platform 1. Access to Platform 2 is only via a stepped footbridge. This platform has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Bedford station do trains from Melton Mowbray arrive at?
Bedford train station facilities and services
Bedford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bedford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bedford. ATMs are available at Bedford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bedford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bedford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bedford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bedford: 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.
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