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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Reading to Bedford

Composite routes from Reading to Bedford

Cheapest
1 h 38 min
Car
101 km.
from $5
Other
1 h 40 min
82 km.
from $64.87
5 h 21 min
82 km.
from $24.02
4 h 17 min
82 km.
Select a ticket
2 h 20 min
82 km.
from $93.43

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 5
Thameslink
Website
East Midlands Railways
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
National Express
Website
Elizabeth Line
Website
Thameslink
Website
1h
Every 30 minutes
$36.71–$75.95
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
Call
East Midlands Railways
Website
41 min
Every 30 minutes
$22.78–$43.04
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
Call
First Great Western Service
Website
37 min
Every 10 minutes
$24.05–$60.76
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Website
2h 14m
Hourly
$22.78–$32.91
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Elizabeth Line
Website
53 min
Twice daily
$12.66–$32.91
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
Call
Bus operators
Found: 3
Uno
Website
Carousel Buses
Website
RailAir
Website
Uno
Website
1h 21m
Every 30 minutes
$5.84
01707 255764
01707 255764
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Carousel Buses
Website
1h 35m
Hourly
$9.62–$10.25
01494 450151
01494 450151
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
RailAir
Website
44 min
Every 30 minutes
+44 345 646 0707
+44 345 646 0707
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Bedford?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bedford is to line 850 bus and bus which costs $15.76 - $16.41 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Bedford?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $25 - $36.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station via London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Bedford via Paddington station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Reading to Bedford?

The distance between Reading and Bedford is 142 km. The road distance is 126.6 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Bedford without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Bedford without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 40m and costs $33.70 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Reading to Bedford?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Reading to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bedford bus from?

Reading to Bedford bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bedford train from?

Reading to Bedford train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Bedford?

The best way to get from Reading to Bedford is to train via London which takes 1h 40m and costs $33.70 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Reading to Bedford bus arrive?

Reading to Bedford bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Bedford train arrive?

Reading to Bedford train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Bedford is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Reading to Bedford.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Bedford?

Book your Reading to Bedford train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Reading to Bedford?

Book your Reading to Bedford bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bedford?

There are 640+ hotels available in Bedford. Prices start at $57.04 per night.
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