Trains from Bedford to Edinburgh

Bedford to Edinburgh train information

Which train company can I use?

There are many rail companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you can see the trains from Bedford in England to Edinburgh in Scotland as well as the rail company for this route.

How far is it by train?

Travelling by train is a quick and easy option to go to Edinburgh from Bedford. The average travel time from Bedford to Edinburgh is 5h43m to cover the 286 miles.

How much does it costs?

Fares can change depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Bedford to Edinburgh train tickets

Bedford - Edinburgh prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Bedford to Edinburgh by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Bedford - Edinburgh: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

Overall, the earlier you purchase your ticket, the cheaper it gets but there can be some exceptions. We gathered the offers from the last six months in order to understand the best time to buy your train tickets Bedford to Edinburgh. The figures show that booking your train from Bedford to Edinburgh in advance is not always the best option.

We found trains at £56 when booking on the day you're travelling while you will have to pay a minimum of £76 if you book your ticket 1 month in advance. Thus, based on our data, the best time to get your ticket is on the day you're travelling as it is 26% cheaper than 1 month in advance.

Best prices for Bedford to Edinburgh trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Bedford and Edinburgh by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Edinburgh to Bedford and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Bedford - Edinburgh train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Bedford Edinburgh train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

• When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Bedford to Edinburgh? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

  A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

  B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average price for a Bedford Edinburgh ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Bedford to Edinburgh (one way journey).

• The cost to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a complete year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey