Trains from Bristol to Bedford

Bristol to Bedford train information

Bristol Bedford train map

Train duration 2h37m
Arrival Bedford, England
Departure Bristol, England
Distance 102 Miles
Lowest train price from £45.50
Average train price £73.00

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Bristol (South West England) to Bedford (East of England). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.

How far is it by train?

There are 102 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Bristol to Bedford is normally 2h37m. Travelling by train is normally the fastest solution to go to Bedford from Bristol, and it's also a greener option than taking your car or using the plane.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

We found trains from £45.50 to travel in the next 180 days. Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Bristol to Bedford train tickets

from £45.50 MORE 2h37m

Bristol - Bedford prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Bristol to Bedford by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Train times Bristol to Bedford

When are the next trains to Bedford?

Departure Arrival Duration Company
Today
There are no more services available today.
Tomorrow
Bristol Temple Meads
09:00
Bedford
12:10
2h40m Multiple companies
Bristol Temple Meads
09:35
Bedford
12:54
2h27m Multiple companies
Bristol Temple Meads
09:39
Bedford
13:10
2h34m Multiple companies
Bristol Temple Meads
10:37
Bedford
13:54
2h25m Multiple companies
Bristol Temple Meads
11:15
Bedford
14:13
2h26m Multiple companies

The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

See all departures: Today / Tomorrow

Best prices for Bristol to Bedford trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Bristol and Bedford by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Bedford to Bristol and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Bristol
Temple Meads
Bedford
£45.50 14/09/2025 10:00 1 day ago
Bristol
Temple Meads
Bedford
£57.00 14/09/2025 09:35 1 day ago
Bristol
Temple Meads
Bedford
£57.00 14/09/2025 10:37 1 day ago
Bristol
Temple Meads
Bedford
£92.40 14/09/2025 11:15 1 day ago
Bristol
Temple Meads
Bedford
£92.40 14/09/2025 09:39 1 day ago
Bristol
Temple Meads
Bedford
£92.40 14/09/2025 09:00 1 day ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Discount Bristol - Bedford train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to pay less for your Bristol Bedford train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are different types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

The main benefit of getting a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to earn as much money as you spent.

You will need to pay at least £88 of train tickets across the whole year for the card to be worthwile. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you book afterwards, you will make savings.

As an example, train tickets from Bristol to Bedford cost on average £72.78 (1). By dividing £88 by £72.78 (£88/£72.78 = 1.21), it appears that after only 2 one way journeys from Bedford to Bristol, the railcard will have paid for itself.

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Bristol to Bedford train £72.78 £48.52 £24.26 1.21

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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