The cheapest and fastest trains from Wolverhampton to Bedford
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
4 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Bedford will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wolverhampton 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 123 km distance in an average of 4 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 59 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
Wolverhampton to Bedford train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Bedford trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:30 Wolverhampton | 4h59 | 09:29 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to Bedford
Trains from Wolverhampton to Bedford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 123 km distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 123 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 04:13 |
Last train 22:41 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast from Wolverhampton to Bedford trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Wolverhampton and Bedford from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wolverhampton to Bedford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wolverhampton and Bedford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
- Car Park: Multi storey
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Due to construction works taking place at Wolverhampton station, rail replacement buses are unable to use the short stay car park at the front of the station. For the foreseeable future rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off at bus stop AH on Lichfield Street (by the Moon Under Water public house).
- 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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