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Gatwick Airport to Bedford train prices and times

Looking to travel from Gatwick Airport to Bedford? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £19.70, with average prices for this route around £40.10.

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

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Wed, Jul 30
From £22.00
Thu, Jul 31
From £40.10
Fri, Aug 1
From £40.10
Sat, Aug 2
From £19.70
Sun, Aug 3
From £40.10
Mon, Aug 4
From £40.10
Tue, Aug 5
From £40.10

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:03 Gatwick Airport	02:14 Bedford	2h 11m, Direct	Find Tickets
00:42 Gatwick Airport	02:59 Bedford	2h 17m, Direct	Find Tickets
01:45 Gatwick Airport	03:59 Bedford	2h 14m, Direct	Find Tickets
02:45 Gatwick Airport	04:59 Bedford	2h 14m, Direct	Find Tickets
03:45 Gatwick Airport	05:59 Bedford	2h 14m, Direct	Find Tickets
04:20 Gatwick Airport	06:22 Paris	2h 2m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Gatwick Airport to Bedford train route details

First train

00:03

Last train

23:34

Departure station

Gatwick Airport

Arrival station

Bedford

Journey time

1h 34m

Distance

70 miles

Price

£19.70*

Train Operators

Thameslink, Southern, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Bedford

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 Gatwick Airport to Bedford can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Gatwick Airport to Bedford 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%

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 Gatwick Airport to Bedford, 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 Gatwick Airport to Bedford 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 of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Gatwick Airport to Bedford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Gatwick Airport to Bedford 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:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak 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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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
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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