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Bedford to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

Looking to travel from Bedford to Birmingham New Street? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as IDR 149,746, with average prices for this route around IDR 893,191.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
12:56 Bedford	14:38 Birmingham New Street	1h 42m, No direct		Find Tickets
13:26 Bedford	15:38 Birmingham New Street	2h 12m, No direct		Find Tickets
13:50 Bedford St Johns	15:48 Birmingham New Street	1h 58m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
13:50 Bedford St Johns	16:44 Birmingham New Street	2h 54m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
13:56 Bedford	16:15 Birmingham New Street	2h 19m, No direct		Find Tickets
14:26 Bedford	16:38 Paris	2h 12m, No direct		Find Tickets View More Trains

Bedford to Birmingham New Street train route details

First train

01:01

Last train

22:56

Departure station

Bedford

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

1h 42m

Distance

65 miles

Price

IDR 149,746*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Bedford to Birmingham New Street

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Bedford to Birmingham New Street. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Bedford to Birmingham New Street, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Bedford to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Bedford to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Bedford to Birmingham New Street train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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