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Trip Summary
You can pick from 15 daily train trips between Bedford and Peterborough. The average train journey from Bedford to Peterborough takes 2 hours and 41 minutes, but some East Midlands Trains + Connections train trips are as short as one hour and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 31 mi (51 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 45m |
| Lowest price | €56.39 |
| Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bedford to Peterborough?
2 train services operate from Bedford to Peterborough. West Midlands Railway + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 8 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Trains + Connections | 7 | 2h 21m | €61.23 |
| West Midlands Railway + Connections | 8 | 2h 59m | €86.06 |
East Midlands Trains + Connections train tickets from Bedford to Peterborough start from €56, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 East Midlands Trains + Connections schedules to Peterborough. East Midlands Trains + Connections in Bedford leaves from Ashburnham Road . And in Peterborough trains arrive at Peterborough Train Station .
From Bedford to Peterborough train travel on East Midlands Trains + Connections takes 2 hours and 21 minutes. If you are looking to get to Peterborough faster, East Midlands Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 45 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, East Midlands Trains + Connections offers 7 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Peterborough.
West Midlands Railway + Connections train tickets from Bedford to Peterborough start from €56, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 West Midlands Railway + Connections schedules to Peterborough. West Midlands Railway + Connections in Bedford leaves from Bedford St Johns . And in Peterborough trains arrive at Peterborough Train Station .
From Bedford to Peterborough train travel on West Midlands Railway + Connections takes 2 hours and 59 minutes. If you are looking to get to Peterborough faster, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 45 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers 8 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Peterborough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bedford to Peterborough. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Bedford at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 15 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Peterborough to Bedford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bedford?
Main departure station: St Johns Train Station
There are two stations in Bedford where you can board the train to Peterborough.
All train stations in Bedford:
St Johns Train Station
Ashburnham Road
Where is the train station in Peterborough?
Main arrival station: Peterborough Train Station
Peterborough has one train station.
Train stations in Peterborough:
Peterborough Train Station
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