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

The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Bedford start from £21. The average price for this train route is around £57. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Nottingham to Bedford?

The average train journey time from Nottingham to Bedford is 1h 33m, covering a distance of 63 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 12m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the Nottingham to Bedford route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 22 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Nottingham to Bedford departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 20:23.

Train Nottingham to Bedford from £15

Next train departures

Next departures from Nottingham to Bedford on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:11	Nottingham	1h 29m	10:40	Bedford	Cheapest
Train	16:11	Nottingham	1h 12m	17:23	Bedford	Fastest
Train	07:23	Netherfield	1h 46m	09:09	Bedford	No tags
Train	07:23	Netherfield	1h 46m	09:09	Bedford	No tags
Train	07:43	Netherfield	1h 57m	09:40	Bedford	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Bedford on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:11	Nottingham	1h 29m	09:40	Bedford	Cheapest
Train	16:11	Nottingham	1h 12m	17:23	Bedford	Fastest
Train	07:23	Netherfield	1h 46m	09:09	Bedford	No tags
Train	07:23	Netherfield	1h 46m	09:09	Bedford	No tags
Train	07:43	Netherfield	1h 57m	09:40	Bedford	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 18:58 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Nottingham to Bedford

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bedford. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

67 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£21 - £134	Average duration1h 33m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £14	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg 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 £21

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Bedford?
The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Bedford start from £21. The average price for this train route is around £57. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Nottingham to Bedford?
The average train journey time from Nottingham to Bedford is 1h 33m, covering a distance of 63 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 12m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Nottingham to Bedford route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 22 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Nottingham to Bedford?
The earliest train from Nottingham to Bedford departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 20:23.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

30/11

£20

01/12

£28

Today

£27

03/12

£27

04/12

No data

05/12

£28

06/12

£24

07/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Bedford was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £20

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

You can expect to pay from £20 to £128 for a train ticket from Nottingham to Bedford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £24, which is on 2025-12-06.