Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
1 h 57 m
Average
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
40 km
It's difficult to get from Bedford to Cambridge without transferring at least once.
Distance | 25 miles (40 km) | |
Train frequency | 29 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train companies | Thameslink or Great Northern |
Trains from Bedford to Cambridge cover the 25 miles (40 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 16 min with our travel partners like Thameslink or Great Northern. Normally, there are 29 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Bedford and arrive in Cambridge.
Great Northern and Thameslink will get you to Cambridge from Bedford at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times, prices and tickets for your trip.
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
When departing from Bedford, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Bedford and Bedford St Johns. When arriving in Cambridge, you can end your trip in train stations like Cambridge and Cambridge North.
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 Cambridge, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.
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