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How to get from Luton to Bedford by train?

From Luton to Bedford by train

Take one direct train from Luton to Bedford in Bedford: take the THAMESLINK train from Luton station to Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min.

40min
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Bedford
Leaves from Luton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Luton
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bedford
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Bedford
    Walk to
    Bedford
    Mayes Yard
    1.02 km • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Luton to Bedford by bus

Take one direct bus from Luton to Bedford in Bedford: take the MK1 bus from Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre station to St Paul's Square, Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MK1MK1
Walk to Bedford
Leaves from Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre
    ID 12
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - MK1MK1
    Wait for bus
    MK1
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Paul's Square, Bedford
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to Bedford
    Walk to
    Bedford
    Mayes Yard
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Luton to Bedford

The distance between Luton, Bedford and Bedford, Bedford is approximately 32.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Luton to Bedford by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bedford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Luton

Luton is located at Luton, Bedford and the nearest public transport station is Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre.

Bus stations close to Luton:

  • Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre
  • Rail Station Entrance, High Town

Public transport stations close to Bedford, Bedford

Bedford is located at Mayes Yard, Bedford and the nearest public transport station is Pilgrims House, Bedford.

Train stations close to Bedford:

  • Bedford St Johns

Bus stations close to Bedford:

  • Pilgrims House, Bedford
  • St Paul's Square, Bedford
  • Bus Station, Bedford

From Luton to Bedford by bus

Take one direct bus from Luton to Bedford in Bedford: take the MK1 bus from Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre station to St Paul's Square, Bedford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MK1MK1
Walk to Bedford
Leaves from Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre
    ID 12
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - MK1MK1
    Wait for bus
    MK1
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Paul's Square, Bedford
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to Bedford
    Walk to
    Bedford
    Mayes Yard
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Luton to Bedford?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Luton to Bedford?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line MK1.

  • Is there a direct train between Luton and Bedford?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Luton in Luton to Bedford in Bedford in 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Luton to Bedford?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Bedford station near Luton in Luton to Bedford station near Bedford in Bedford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Luton to Bedford by train?

    The total travel time between Luton in Luton and Bedford in Bedford by train is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Luton to get to Bedford?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Bedford station near Luton in Luton.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Luton and Bedford?

    Get off the train at the Bedford station, which is closest to Bedford in Bedford.

  • When is the first train from Luton to Bedford?

    The first train from Luton in Luton to Bedford in Bedford is Thameslink. It leaves the Luton station at 01:14.

  • When is the first bus from Luton to Bedford?

    The first bus from Luton in Luton to Bedford in Bedford is Bedford - Luton Airport. It leaves the Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre stop at 09:14.