The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Bedford
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Bedford will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from Nottingham to Bedford without transferring at least once.
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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€32 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Bedford train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Bedford trains for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:11 AM Nottingham | 1h28 | 6:39 AM Bedford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Nottingham | 1h19 | 10:09 AM Bedford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Nottingham | 1h20 | 4:10 PM Bedford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, November 8 | |||||
![]() | 3:32 AM Nottingham | 2h10 | 5:42 AM Bedford | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Bedford
Trains from Nottingham to Bedford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 23:49 |
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FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Bedford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Bedford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
- 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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