It takes an average of 2h 21m to travel from Reading to Bedford by train, over a distance of around 51 miles (83 km). There are normally 134 trains per day travelling from Reading to Bedford and tickets for this journey start from £34.70 when you book in advance.
First train | 03:32 | |
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Last train | 22:33 | |
Departure station | Reading | |
Arrival station | Bedford | |
Journey time | From 1h 52m | |
Distance | 51 miles (83 km) | |
Frequency | 134 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £34.70 | |
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Looking to travel from Reading to Bedford by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 21 minutes to travel from Reading to Bedford by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 52 minutes though. You'll usually find 134 trains per day running along the 51 miles (83 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Bedford, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to get to Bedford. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Reading to Bedford in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £34.70.
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The average journey time by train between Reading and Bedford is 2 hours and 21 minutes, with around 134 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Reading to Bedford is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Reading to Bedford can start from as little as £34.70 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Reading to Bedford. Travelling from Reading to Bedford by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Reading to Bedford leaves at 03:32. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Reading to Bedford leaves at 22:33. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Reading to Bedford cover a distance of around 51 miles (83 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Bedford to Reading.
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