Going from St Albans to Bedford by train

About to set off from St Albans to Bedford by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost for travel between St Albans and Bedford

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 €14.58, 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 4 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.

St Albans to Bedford train schedule

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

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 20:58.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:32.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:59.

  • 89 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 11 minutes.

St Albans to Bedford train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 44 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 27 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between St Albans and Bedford?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your St Albans to Bedford travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Bedford.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from St Albans to Bedford by train?

The total distance between St Albans and Bedford by train is 44 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from St Albans to Bedford cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is €14.58. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from St Albans to Bedford by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 4 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

How long does it take to get from St Albans to Bedford?

The fastest jouney takes 27 minutes.