Train from Bedford to Birmingham: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Bedford to Birmingham on 2 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
West Midlands RailwayTrain
Bedford
Birmingham New StreetNo tags
West Midlands RailwayTrain
Bedford St Johns
Birmingham New StreetNo tags
Avanti West CoastTrain
Bedford
Birmingham New StreetNo tags
Avanti West CoastTrain
Bedford
Birmingham New StreetNo tags
Avanti West CoastTrain
Bedford
Birmingham New StreetNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Bedford to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 10mAverage duration
65 milesDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£47 - £78Average duration1h 44m
2kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£11 - £12Average duration1h 10m
4kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bedford to Birmingham by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Bedford to Birmingham?

    The cheapest train tickets from Bedford to Birmingham start from £47. The average price for this train route is around £47. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Bedford to Birmingham?

    The average train journey time from Bedford to Birmingham is 1h 44m, covering a distance of 65 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 41m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.

  3. Which train operators serve the Bedford to Birmingham route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Railway.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bedford to Birmingham?

    The earliest train from Bedford to Birmingham departs at 08:20. And the latest train departs at 17:15.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Bedford to Birmingham?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bedford to Birmingham?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Bedford to Birmingham?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bedford to Birmingham?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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