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Bedford to London Charing Cross train prices and times

Planning a journey from Bedford to London Charing Cross? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £7.20, with average prices for this route around £33.10. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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04:13
Bedford
05:54
London Charing Cross
1h 41m, No directThameslinkSoutheastern
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04:43
Bedford
06:22
London Charing Cross
1h 39m, No directThameslinkElizabeth line
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04:43
Bedford
06:24
London Charing Cross
1h 41m, No directThameslinkSoutheastern
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05:07
Bedford
06:45
London Charing Cross
1h 38m, DirectEast Midlands Railway
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05:15
Bedford
06:49
London Charing Cross
1h 34m, No directThameslinkElizabeth line
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05:15
Bedford
06:54
Paris
1h 39m, No directThameslinkSoutheastern
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Bedford to London Charing Cross train route details

First train
First train
04:13
Last train
Last train
22:16
Departure station
Departure station
Bedford
Arrival station
Arrival station
London Charing Cross
Journey time
Journey time
1h 17m
Distance
Distance
47 miles
Price
Price
£7.20*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Bedford to London Charing Cross

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Season Tickets for frequent travels

For frequent travellers between Bedford and London Charing Cross, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.
Network Railcard for Southeast England

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.
Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Bedford to London Charing Cross can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Bedford to London Charing Cross for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Bedford to London Charing Cross, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

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 London Charing Cross 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

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Bedford to London Charing Cross train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.