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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Distance | 64 miles (104 km) | |
Train frequency | 23 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | Cross Country or West Midlands Railway |
Trains from Bedford to Birmingham cover the 64 miles (104 km) long route taking on average 2 h 18 min with our travel partners like Cross Country or West Midlands Railway. Normally, there are 23 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Bedford and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
Find the best journey to Birmingham from Bedford with Omio's train partners CrossCountry! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Bedford and Birmingham. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
When departing from Bedford, you have various train station options to start your route from including Bedford and Bedford St Johns. When arriving in Birmingham, you can end your trip in train stations like Birmingham New Street, Birmingham International and Birmingham Moor Street.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bedford, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Birmingham New Street, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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