Train from Bedford to Northampton: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Bedford to Northampton on 4 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
West Midlands RailwayTrain
Bedford St Johns
NorthamptonCheapest
West Midlands RailwayTrain
Bedford St Johns
NorthamptonFastest
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Bedford St Johns
NorthamptonNo tags
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Bedford St Johns
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Bedford St Johns
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Get from Bedford to Northampton

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 559, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21train per day
1h 35mAverage duration
32 kmDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bedford to Northampton by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Bedford to Northampton?

    The cheapest train tickets from Bedford to Northampton start from R 559. The average price for this train route is around R 569. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Bedford to Northampton?

    The average train journey time from Bedford to Northampton is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 32 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 7m and is operated by West Midlands Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the Bedford to Northampton route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 21 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bedford to Northampton?

    The earliest train from Bedford to Northampton departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 22:41.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
27/11
R 540
28/11
R 538
Today
R 536
30/11
No data
01/12
R 529
02/12
R 530
03/12
R 536
04/12
R 539
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bedford to Northampton was searched and found on 01 Dec 2025 with a price of R 529

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bedford to Northampton as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 529 to R 596 for a train ticket from Bedford to Northampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 529, which is on 2025-12-01.

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