Trains from Birmingham to Bedford

Birmingham to Bedford train information

Birmingham Bedford train map

Train duration -
Arrival Bedford, England
Departure Birmingham, England
Distance 65 Miles
  • There are many rail companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you can see the trains from Birmingham in England to Bedford in England as well as the rail company for this route.
  • The duration to travel to Bedford from Birmingham can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes. There are 65 miles between both cities.
  • Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to check the latest available offers.

Best prices for Birmingham to Bedford train tickets

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Birmingham - Bedford prices calendar

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

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Birmingham - Bedford: the best time to book cheap trains

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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 purchase your train tickets Birmingham to Bedford. The figures show that booking your train from Birmingham to Bedford in advance is not always the best option.

We found trains at £7 when booking 3 days in advance while you will have to pay a minimum of £42 if you get your ticket 7 days in advance. Thus, based on our data, the best time to purchase your seat is 3 days in advance as it is 83% cheaper than 7 days in advance.

Best prices for Birmingham to Bedford trains

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

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Discount Birmingham - Bedford train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age and your situation, you can get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you save money for your Birmingham Bedford train ticket.

  • When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Birmingham to Bedford? 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 Birmingham Bedford 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 Birmingham to Bedford (one way journey).

  • Railcards enable you to get a third off most train fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

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

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Birmingham to Bedford train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

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

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare