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Compare train and bus for Luton to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 29 km
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The best way to travel from Luton to Bedford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:12 PM 0h27 Luton 4:39 PM Bedford €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:12 PM 0h27 Luton 4:39 PM Bedford €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:12 PM 0h15 Luton 7:27 PM Bedford €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:12 PM 0h27 Luton 3:39 PM Bedford €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:23 AM 0h27 Luton 5:50 AM Bedford €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:14 AM 0h15 Luton 8:29 AM Bedford €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Bedford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
- Travel with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway to go to Bedford by train.
- 11 direct trains per day with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway.
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