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Explore cheap prices from Newcastle to Bedford

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Newcastle to Bedford, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

AU$124.93

Sat31May

AU$98.48

Sun1Jun

AU$109.18

Mon2Jun

AU$124.93

Tue3Jun

AU$124.93

Wed4Jun

AU$124.93

Thu5Jun

AU$124.93

Fri6Jun

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Newcastle to Bedford train prices and times

Planning a journey from Newcastle to Bedford? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$98.48, with average prices for this route around AU$238.89. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Sat, May 31
From AU$124.93
Sun, Jun 1
From AU$98.48
Mon, Jun 2
From AU$109.18
Tue, Jun 3
From AU$124.93
Wed, Jun 4
From AU$124.93
Thu, Jun 5
From AU$124.93
Fri, Jun 6
From AU$124.93

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:28 Newcastle	09:44 Bedford	4h 16m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:28 Newcastle	09:50 Bedford	4h 22m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:30 Newcastle	10:50 Bedford	4h 20m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:40 Newcastle	10:41 Bedford	4h 1m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:30 Newcastle	12:20 Bedford	4h 50m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:40 Newcastle	11:41 Paris	4h 1m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Newcastle to Bedford train route details

First train

05:28

Last train

18:30

Departure station

Newcastle

Arrival station

Bedford

Journey time

3h 58m

Distance

202 miles

Price

AU$98.48*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Newcastle 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Newcastle to Bedford ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

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 Newcastle to Bedford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Newcastle 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 train tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional 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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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before 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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