Bedford to Cambridge train with Great Northern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$107

Average price

$107

Fastest journey

2 h 21 m

Average duration

2 h 29 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Bedford to Cambridge will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $107.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Bedford to Cambridge without transferring at least once.

ThameslinkY36815+Great NorthernY30247
06:33AM2h29
Bedford station (BDM)
09:02AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1071One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY07302+Great NorthernY30240
06:09AM2h21
Bedford station (BDM)
08:30AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1071One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY07302+ThameslinkY36829
06:09AM2h32
Bedford station (BDM)
08:41AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1071One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkY36649+Great NorthernY30240
06:00AM2h30
Bedford station (BDM)
08:30AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1071One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkY36651+Great NorthernY30247
06:30AM2h32
Bedford station (BDM)
09:02AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1071One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bedford to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a train costs an average of €53.

Distance: 24 miles (40 km)

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Train
Bus

€76

Average price

€48

Average price

Cheapest

2h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 41m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 35m

Average total duration

4h 5m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Great Northern

Most popular train company

National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Bedford to Cambridge train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 17
Last updated at 11:47 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
thameslinkY36649+great_northernY30240
On time
5:00 AM Bedford station (BDM)
2h30
7:30 AM Cambridge station (CBG)
1 transfer
east_midlands_railwayY07302+great_northernY30240
On time
5:09 AM Bedford station (BDM)
2h21
7:30 AM Cambridge station (CBG)
1 transfer
east_midlands_railwayY07302+thameslinkY36829
On time
5:09 AM Bedford station (BDM)
2h32
7:41 AM Cambridge station (CBG)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36993+great_northernY30247
On time
5:16 AM Bedford station (BDM)
2h46
8:02 AM Cambridge station (CBG)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36651+great_northernY30247
On time
5:30 AM Bedford station (BDM)
2h32
8:02 AM Cambridge station (CBG)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36815+great_northernY30247
On time
5:33 AM Bedford station (BDM)
2h29
8:02 AM Cambridge station (CBG)
1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bedford to Cambridge

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Trains from Bedford to Cambridge run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $49 (€40)
Distance
24 miles (40 km)
Average train duration
1h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
$65 (€53)
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
2h 0m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:53
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $49 (€40)

Train companies: Great Northern, Thameslink and east_midlands_trains from Bedford to Cambridge trains

Travel from Bedford to Cambridge from $59 (€48) with Omio’s train partners Great Northern, Thameslink and east_midlands_trains! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

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. 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.

Bedford to Cambridge train information with Great Northern:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 19 min
  • Cheapest Price: $60

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