Book your tickets to and from London (via Bedford)!

LNER has put tickets on sale for its two return services from Newcastle to Bedford on Saturday 28 November 2026. These services allow customers to connect onto Thameslink trains to and from London during engineering work. Book tickets below!

On Saturday 28 November 2026, engineering work is closing the East Coast Main Line between London King's Cross and Peterborough. However, there are still options for customers travelling from the East Midlands, Yorkshire, the North East, and Scotland to get to London.

Two return train services will run from Newcastle to Bedford - calling at Durham, Darlington, Northallerton, York, and Doncaster. From Bedford, customers can connect onto Thameslink services to London. These trains provide customers with a more direct journey, allowing them to complete their full journey by train.

To view train times, book your tickets, and secure your seat, follow the links below!

All southbound journeys (towards London) require a change of train at Bedford to join a Thameslink service to London St Pancras (see journey itinerary).

All northbound journeys (from London to Yorkshire and the North East) will use a Thameslink service from London St Pancras to Bedford where you will change for the LNER service (see journey itinerary).

Things to note!

The ticket links will display prices for one Standard Class adult customer with no Railcard discount.

To increase the number of customers and / or to add a Railcard, click the 'Edit Journey' button and update as required. If you do this, the correct journey is the option with one change.

To book a journey in First Class, click the 'First Class' toggle option.

Bike spaces and Passenger Assistance bookings are available for these journeys.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about how to book tickets on our services via Bedford on this date, please contact us via our Social Media channels or click here for more contact options.