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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kettering to Bedford
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kettering to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kettering to Bedford will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 1 trains that leave Kettering for Bedford on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 19 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.
9:17 AM0h19Kettering9:36 AMBedford$121One-way0 transfers
- 9:17 AM0h19Kettering9:36 AMBedford$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kettering to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kettering to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kettering to Bedford:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kettering to Bedford costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (22m by train vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Kettering to Bedford train times
The table below shows live departures for Kettering to Bedford trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:17 AM Kettering | 0h19 | 9:36 AM Bedford | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kettering to Bedford
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Trains from Kettering to Bedford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:01, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 19m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 1:01 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Kettering to Bedford trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Kettering and Bedford from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Kettering to Bedford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kettering 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kettering to Bedford
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 adjacent to lift and station managers office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the bus stop on Northfield Avenue, close to the junction with Station Road.
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Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk- 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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