The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochdale to Bedford
Cheapest price
£99
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochdale to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochdale to Bedford will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £99.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rochdale 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 200 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 18 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
Rochdale to Bedford train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:51 Rochdale | 5h18 | 10:09 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochdale to Bedford
Trains from Rochdale to Bedford run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 if you book in advance.
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Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 38m |
First train 04:13 |
Last train 20:02 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Rochdale to Bedford trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Rochdale and Bedford from £61. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Rochdale and Bedford
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 06:10 - 20:00 Friday 06:10 - 20:45 Saturday 06:10 - 20:45 Sunday 09:00 - 19:40
- Car Park: Hare Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to the station and platforms via lifts, which are available during station staffing hours.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Located on Maclure Road across from the station entrance for buses to Bury and Bolton. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station Road near the AJI Cash and Carry.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- 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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