Hull to Bedford by train

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Overview: trains from Hull to Bedford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hull to Bedford, 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 05:20 View journey
Last train 22:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 19m View journey
Distance (km) 179
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey CA$308.10 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 22m
Train operators 14

Explore Hull to Bedford by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Hull to Bedford aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Hull and Bedford

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: CA$308.10

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

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  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

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Hull to Bedford departure timetable

On this route, 36 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Hull at 05:20 and the last leaving at 22:48 during the week.

For weekend travel to Bedford, the earliest departure is at 05:24 and the last one is at 22:54. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 27 minutes.

How long does the train from Hull to Bedford take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 19 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 179 kilometres.

How far in advance Hull and Bedford tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Hull and Bedford are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your trip to Bedford

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Bedford.

FAQs about the train journey from Hull to Bedford

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

The total distance from Hull to Bedford is 179 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.