How much does a train ticket cost from Leicester to Bedford?

The cheapest train tickets from Leicester to Bedford start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £40. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leicester to Bedford?

The average train journey time from Leicester to Bedford is 56m, covering a distance of 44 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 40m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the Leicester to Bedford route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leicester to Bedford?

The earliest train from Leicester to Bedford departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 20:42.

Train Leicester to Bedford from £17

Next train departures

Next departures from Leicester to Bedford on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:12	Leicester	58m	10:10	Bedford	Cheapest
Train	16:43	Leicester	40m	17:23	Bedford	Fastest
Train	07:14	Leicester	55m	08:09	Bedford	No tags
Train	07:14	Leicester	55m	08:09	Bedford	No tags
Train	07:43	Leicester	55m	08:38	Bedford	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Bedford on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:42	Leicester	58m	09:40	Bedford	Cheapest
Train	16:43	Leicester	40m	17:23	Bedford	Fastest
Train	07:14	Leicester	55m	08:09	Bedford	No tags
Train	07:14	Leicester	55m	08:09	Bedford	No tags
Train	07:43	Leicester	55m	08:38	Bedford	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Bedford on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:13	Leicester	57m	08:10	Bedford	Cheapest
Train	16:14	Leicester	55m	17:09	Bedford	Fastest
Train	07:13	Leicester	57m	08:10	Bedford	No tags
Train	07:43	Leicester	57m	08:40	Bedford	No tags
Train	07:43	Leicester	57m	08:40	Bedford	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 15:05 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Leicester to Bedford

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bedford. The journey takes about 56 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

56mAverage duration

44 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£16 - £87	Average duration56m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £8	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. East Midlands Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £16

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester to Bedford by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Leicester to Bedford?
The cheapest train tickets from Leicester to Bedford start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £40. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leicester to Bedford?
The average train journey time from Leicester to Bedford is 56m, covering a distance of 44 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 40m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Leicester to Bedford route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leicester to Bedford?
The earliest train from Leicester to Bedford departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 20:42.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/12

£23

02/12

£45

Today

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04/12

£23

05/12

£23

06/12

£17

07/12

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08/12

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The cheapest trip from Leicester to Bedford was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leicester to Bedford as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £83 for a train ticket from Leicester to Bedford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-12-06.