York to Bedford by train

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Overview: trains from York to Bedford

Find the key information for travelling by train from York 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 04:00 View journey
Last train 23:06 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 207
Trains / day 63 View all
Cheapest journey CA$117.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 20m
Train operators 12

Taking the train from York to Bedford

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Train travel between York and Bedford: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from York to Bedford:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$117.00

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

York to Bedford train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 04:40.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:06.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 04:00.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:05.

  • 63 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 14 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from York to Bedford

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 42 minutes, spanning 207 kilometres in total.

How far in advance York and Bedford tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between York and Bedford are available 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making your York to Bedford travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Bedford.

FAQs about the train journey from York to Bedford

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

The train route from York to Bedford covers 207 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.