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Outbound fromBedford to York by train
It takes an average of 5h 34m to travel from Bedford to York by train, over a distance of around 128 miles (207 km). There are normally 36 trains per day travelling from Bedford to York and tickets for this journey start from £37.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:39 | |
| Departure station | Bedford | |
| Arrival station | York | |
| Journey time | From 2h 41m | |
| Distance | 128 miles (207 km) | |
| Frequency | 36 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £37.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Bedford to York in 2 hours 41 minutes
If you want to travel from Bedford to York by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Bedford to York by train to take around 5 hours 34 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 41 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 36 trains per day running on this route, which spans 128 miles (207 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to York. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Bedford to York start from £37.70 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Bedford to York
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Bedford to York is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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