East Midlands Railway
Great Western Railway
Trains to Clifton Down from Bedford
| First train | 02:42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:14 | |
| Departure station | Bedford | |
| Arrival station | Clifton Down | |
| Journey time | From 3h 39m | |
| Distance | 102 miles (165 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
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Trains to Clifton Down from Bedford
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It takes an average of 4 hours 34 minutes to travel from Bedford to Clifton Down by train. You'll find on average 18 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Clifton Down by train; you'll need to make 3 changes.
Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway and Thameslink trains run on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Bedford to Clifton Down?
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Bedford to Clifton Down is right for you.
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.