Bedford to Market Harborough by train

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Overview: trains from Bedford to Market Harborough

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bedford to Market Harborough, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:12 View journey
Last train 23:53 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 24m View journey
Distance (km) 48
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey AU$47.45 View journey
Avg journey time 34m
Train operators 2

Bedford to Market Harborough by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Bedford to Market Harborough? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 48 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Bedford and Market Harborough

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$47.45, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Bedford to Market Harborough train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 01:20.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:03.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:12.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:53.

  • 34 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 26 minutes.

Bedford to Market Harborough distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 48 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 24 minutes.

Booking Bedford to Market Harborough trains in advance

Booking your Bedford to Market Harborough tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Bedford and Market Harborough by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

More information on train travel from Bedford to Market Harborough

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Market Harborough city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Bedford to Market Harborough

Want to know more about your journey from Bedford to Market Harborough? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Bedford to Market Harborough covers 48 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.