Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Luton | Bedford | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Luton | Bedford | No tags | ||||
| Train | Leagrave | Bedford | No tags | ||||
| Train | Leagrave | Bedford | No tags | ||||
| Train | Leagrave | Bedford | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to travel from Luton to Bedford
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bedford. The journey takes about 21 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Luton 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 Luton to Bedford?
The cheapest train tickets from Luton to Bedford start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Luton to Bedford?
The average train journey time from Luton to Bedford is 21m, covering a distance of 16 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 13m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Luton to Bedford route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 21 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, East Midlands Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Luton to Bedford?
The earliest train from Luton to Bedford departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:58.
Which is the best train operator from Luton to Bedford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Luton to Bedford?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Luton to Bedford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Luton to Bedford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Luton to Bedford was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £11To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Luton to Bedford as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £11 to £23 for a train ticket from Luton to Bedford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-11-29.
Usually ThamesLink will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
