Bedford to St Albans by train
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Overview: trains from Bedford to St Albans
Find the key information for travelling by train from Bedford to St Albans, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
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Cost of a train ticket between Bedford and St Albans
The cheapest ticket price along this route is £11.60. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 5 months in advance.
What’s included in the price of a European train ticket
When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.
Bedford to St Albans daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to St Albans on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 104 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
04:43: departure of first train Monday-Friday
23:45: departure of last train Monday-Friday
05:40: departure of first train on weekends
23:05: departure of last train on weekends
Every 9 minutes: frequency of train departures
Average train travel time from Bedford to St Albans
The quickest time by train is 26 minutes, travelling a total distance of 44 kilometres.
Booking time frame: Bedford to St Albans trains
Tickets for travel to St Albans along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.
Learn more about train travel from Bedford to St Albans
Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our St Albans city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.
FAQs about the train journey from Bedford to St Albans
Want to know more about your journey from Bedford to St Albans? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The distance between Bedford and St Albans is 44 kilometres.
The cheapest fare for this route is £11.60. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .
You can start booking tickets for this route 5 months in advance.
The fastest journey on this route takes 26 minutes.
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