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Bedford to Brigg by train

First train

06:11

Last train

08:56

Departure station

Bedford

Arrival station

Brigg

Journey time

From 3h 40m

Distance

98 miles (157 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway

How to travel from Bedford to Brigg by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Bedford to Brigg? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Bedford and Brigg, which usually take 3 hours 50 minutes to complete the 98 miles (157 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 40 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Brigg by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both East Midlands Railway and TransPennine Express trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Bedford to Brigg if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Brigg? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

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

What's the fastest journey time between Bedford and Brigg by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Bedford to Brigg is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Bedford to Brigg?

No, there are no direct train services from Bedford to Brigg. Travelling from Bedford to Brigg by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Bedford to Brigg leave?

The first train from Bedford to Brigg leaves at 06:11. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Bedford to Brigg leave?

The last train from Bedford to Brigg leaves at 08:56. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Bedford and Brigg by train?

Trains travelling from Bedford to Brigg cover a distance of around 98 miles (157 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Bedford to Brigg

Book in advance

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Consider a Season Ticket

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Use your Railcard

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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